Poppets rolls out Poppeggs Easter NPD
Chocolate brand Poppets has entered into the Easter confectionery category for 2026 with the launch of its Poppeggs chocolate sweets.
Production kicks off at Eden Mill distillery
Independent distiller Eden Mill has officially completed the commissioning of its new distillery as the firm kicks off production for its gin and whisky ranges.
Scotland’s top brands: 9 & 10
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 9 & 10.
World of Sweets rolls out new Warheads sweet
American sour candy brand Warheads has rolled out a novel product with the launch of the Sour Ooze Pops, marking the start of the brand's NPD plans for 2024.
JTI appoints new general manager for the UK
Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
Scotmid ‘jailbirds’ fundraise for Maggie’s
Six Scotmid "jailbirds" need to raise at least £10,000 for cancer support charity Maggie's to win back their freedom – and are appealing for help to reach the target through a justgiving page.
Inch’s Cider enters premium with Reserve variant
Heineken cider brand Inch's has unveiled its new premium-end offer for the higher ABV cider segment with Inch's Reserve Premium Apple Cider.
Scotmid Co-op ‘investing for the long-term’
Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.
Working for a fake-free future
INDUSTRY groups the Scottish Grocers’ Federation and the Scottish Wholesale Association joined forces with the Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group to take a message about...
Yester Farm scoops up 3-star Great Taste Award
East Lothian dairy business Yester Farm Dairies has been awarded a top 3-star accolade at the Great Taste Awards 2026 for its Luxury Soft Cheese.
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Corinthian Brands
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Budget: Alcohol duty reformed as wages rise
THE biggest reform of alcohol duty for more than a century, was the claim made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in a Budget that has...
Talonmore secures major Scottish Edge prize
Scottish non-alcoholic spirit brand Talonmore has picked up a major win at the Scottish Edge awards, securing funding of £80,000 as well as the RBS Scale Award.
Walkers Tomato Ketchup and Worcester Sauce flavours return
Walkers has collaborated with Lea & Perrins and Heinz on a saucy flavour comeback with the return of its Worcester Sauce and Tomato Ketchup flavours.
Brewers slam DRS
SCOTLAND’S independent brewing sector could face disaster under the government’s proposed regulations for a deposit return scheme.
Independent brewers have warned that the cost and...
Pushing for shopworker protection
THE SCOTTISH Grocers Federation has renewed calls for the Scottish Parliament to introduce greater protections for retail workers under the law.
In a letter to...
