Pack shots of Birds Eye Chicken Dippers, Aunt Bessies Yorkshire Puddings and Goodfellas Pepperoni Pizza are next to Tefal branded cooking appliances.

Birds Eye teams up with Tefal to deliver ‘smart cooking’ solutions

Frozen foods brand Birds Eye has teamed up with kitchen appliances manufacturer Tefal to highlight a range of simple to cook and varied mealtime recipes.
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes

No rates to pay until 2022

SCOTTISH retailers have been spared a sudden return of business rates this summer, thanks to MSPs at Holyrood signing off on the SNP’s latest Budget proposal.
Baba's Kitchen & Costcutter retailer Abdul Majid.

SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.
A large venue hall hosting the Spar Scotland 2023 Awards ceremony with rows of people seated at tables with red and green lighting.

Spar Scotland is set to raise the bar this year

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has promised a groundbreaking show for its Annual Tradeshow event later this year.
Mackie's says retailers should raise awareness of the chocolate range in store, so shoppers know where to go.

Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity

Mackie's of Scotland says there are plenty of opportunities for chocolate gifting during the festive season and retailers should be keen to make the most of these.

Dairy dream is back on

Court of Session overturns Scottish Government ruling PLANS for a new £40m dairy site in Stirling have been revived following a ruling in favour of...
Pack shots of new Mrs Elswood Cornichons and Mrs Elswood Cornichons and Onions jars.

Mrs Elswood pickles up new launches

Mrs Elswood has expanded on its range of pickled gherkins with the addition with its two new Cornichons and Cornichons & Onions variants.

Mr Porky is on the Tube

Pork scratchings brand Mr. Porky has kicked off a new social and YouTube campaign, highlighting the versatility of the brand to suit different nights in or out.

Taste of Spain in Edinburgh

Foods and Wines Spain is set to host the Taste Spain Edinburgh, showcasing the strength and versatility of products from the country.
A group of school children hold up balloons that spell out 50,000 to mark 50,000 breakfasts served to kids by the Healthy Living Programme.

Healthy Living Programme serves breakfast to 50,000 pupils

The Healthy Living Programme has marked a major milestone in its Welby Breakfast initiative as it has served more than 50,000 breakfasts to pupils in Scotland.
Shoplifting, violent crime and ATM ram raids are all issues facing c-stores

New poll reveals abuse towards retail staff is rising

A new survey has shown 77% of retail staff are being intimidated and abused at work.
man pushing trolly

Tariffs could be disastrous

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned of Brexit disaster with the UK still without an EU trade deal as Scottish Grocer went to press
empty shelves

Struggle to keep the shelves full

Many of Scotland’s retailers have been struggling to keep shelves filled this summer, amidst an availability squeeze that has affected a number of categories.
Pack shots of Jimmy's Iced Coffee Donut.

Jimmy’s Iced Coffee unveils limited edition Donut flavour

Iced coffee drinks brand Jimmy's Iced Coffee has introduced a new limited edition Donut flavour to its range, offering consumers a more indulgent coffee fix.

Haribo brings a new Z!ng

Haribo is set to drive up the demand for more sour sweets with the launch of its new Soda Twist Z!ng offering a nostalgic flavour with a tangy sensation.

SWA keeps producers on the right road

The Scottish Wholesale Association has launched a new online portal to help point producers to relevant wholesalers to help them find new routes to market.