Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards
Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.
Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Kincorth store manager Malcolm Watson after the shop won the Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year honours at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Radnor Splash unveils new look and flavours
Bottled water brand Radnor Splash has unveiled two new variants to its line-up along with a new look to improve standout across the shelf.
Mentos shakes up sharing segment with Experimentos
Confectionery brand Mentos has unveiled its latest piece of innovation for the sharing market with the launch of its new Experimentos packs.
Mossgiel Farm expands with London distribution deal
Ayshire dairy firm Mossgiel Farm has secured a major new London distribution deal as the consumer demand for natural products continues to grow.
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.
Barista Barr app launches across Spar stores
Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has rolled out a new loyalty app across its Spar Scotland store estate with the new My Barista Bar Rewards+ app.
Pot Noodle unveils new Block Noodle pack format
Quick meals brand Pot Noodle is set to tap into the demand for more convenient evening meal opportunities with its new Noodle Blocks format.
Madrà Excepcional 0.0% unveils new canned format
Premium lager brand Madrà Excepcional 0.0% has unveiled its new canned format in a bid to build up accessible, convenient options in the sector.
Landmark and Today’s merger
LANDMARK Wholesale and Today’s Group have unveiled plans to merge. Subject to member approval, the merged buying group will be known as Unitas Wholesale...
Vault City ramps up sour beer production for anniversary
Edinburgh-based brewer Vault City has announced it is on track for its biggest year for beer production as it approaches its eighth anniversary year.
Scottish food and drink fortnight
Scottish food and drink has been highlighted as a potential powerhouse industrial sector for the nation’s future. Next month we all have a chance...
Golden Wonder introduces new Scottish Favourites 20-pack box
Crisps brand Golden Wonder has paid homage to its heritage as a Scottish brand with the roll out of its new Scottish Favourites 20-pack box.
Beaker’s nostalgia trip
Tracy Beaker star will feature in a series of ads for Fruit-tella.
Waiting game on grocery prices
Food inflation is steadily ticking down but the grocery price storm isn't over yet warns industry leaders and grocery specialists.
Budget springs sugar tax
CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...
