Coca-Cola and Fanta are leaders in the soft drinks category, claim CCEP bosses.

Favourite brands drive sales, says CCEP

The power of soft drinks to drive footfall and sales in the convenience channel shouldn’t be underestimated, say bosses at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).

Reject No-Deal now

Open letter from food and drink leaders warns no-deal could spell financial disaster SCOTLAND’S food and drink producers have warned that a no-deal Brexit could...
A bottle of Isle of Raasay whisky stands on top of a barrel in a warehouse with barrels in the background.

Isle of Raasay named World’s Best Scotch Whisky at Global Spirit Awards

Hebridean distiller Isle of Raasay has picked up the World's Best Scotch Whisky award at the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards for its Cask Strength dram.
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Lidl owner to be Euro tops

Analyst predicts discount group will overtake Carrefour in European food and drink retail and that UK and France will see major multiple convenience growth LIDL...
Swizzels is set to capitalise on those sweet-toothed, on-the-go, busy consumers.

Swizzels drives the sweeter commuter route

Sweet-toothed shoppers looking for something to munch on while they are out and about should be covered by the selection from Swizzels, the confectioner reckons.

Government must combat illegal vape shops

Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has released a personal statement on social media about his decision to step down.

BrewDog co-founder steps down as chief executive

BrewDog co-founder James Watt is stepping down from his role as chief executive and has been speaking about his decision and pride over the way the craft beer maker has grown over the last 17 years.
Scotland top 20 FMCG 2023

Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2023

Kantar research reveals the FMCGs (fast moving consumer goods) that are most frequently chosen by the nation's consumers

Empire Foods sets up its stall for Christmas

Specialist food importer Empire Bespoke Foods is urging retailers to be Christmas-ready this year with the launch of its Christmas Pre-Order Catalogue.
A person carrying a wooden crate with the Growers Garden logo burned on to it with packs of Broccoli Chips inside the crate.

Growers Garden grows in multiples

Growers Garden is set for the UK’s major supermarkets after securing HSBC funds after the snacks firm received a major grant from the bank.
Alpen's mascot 'Mother' sits at a breakfast table with a box of Alpen, a jug for milk and a bowl of muesli in front of her. Mother is a large, red and furry character who wears glasses.

New Alpen mascot campaign to target adult consumers

Muesli brand unveils new major consumer campaign MUESLI brand Alpen has kicked off a new major consumer marketing campaign, complete with a new brand mascot. Dubbed...

The Irn-Bru Snowman is back

The new ad brings Scottish consumers the next chapter in a tale of festive flight and increasingly frosty relations
Product shots representing brands who have ranked in the top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland.

Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2024

Market research firm Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland that have been most chosen by Scottish consumers for the 2023 calendar year.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation

Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.

Learning lessons with Healthy Living Programme

A healthy breakfast doesn’t just set you up for the day… it can also set you up for life.
A bottle of Aperol Spritz RTD sits in the middle of a table, with two balloon glasses filled with the cocktail to the bottle's right and a four pack of bottles to the single bottle's left.

Aperol Spritz comes to the RTD market

Italian bitter brand Aperol is set to make cocktail nights all the more convenient this summer with the roll out of its new Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve bottles.