Packets of Popcorn Kitchen Gingerbread Popcorn lie against a red background with pieces of the popcorn dotted around them.

Popcorn Kitchen embraces a seasonal touch with Gingerbread Popcorn

Snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen has delved into the Christmas cupboard for its latest flavour innovation of Gingerbread Popcorn.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2021 – get ready for a night to remember!

The Scottish Grocer Awards are back, with a new autumn date for 2021

Budget brings better news

Industry bodies welcome business rates reduction RETAIL bodies in Scotland were broadly happy with the preliminary Scottish budget announced by finance secretary Derek Mackay in...
The Just Dae It campaign will once again raise funds through various Kiltwalks.

Scots GroceryAid team hit fundraising milestone

The GroceryAid Scotland branch has broken through the £100,000 fundraising barrier in a year for the first time – and the volunteers have ambitious plans for 2024.
Retailers should ensure there’s a strong selection of mixer options, says CCEP.

Mix up drinks options for sunnier days

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has pushed convenience store operators to keep in a core range of mixer options that shoppers can turn to for those unexpected sunny days in Scotland when they want to enjoy a drink in their back gardens.
David Lonsdale and David Thomson

New bill help ‘not enough’

Convenience and grocery industry leaders have broadly reacted with dismay over the forthcoming changes to the energy bills support businesses will receive from government.
Pack shots of Bebeto Freeze Crunchy freeze-dried sweets including Peach Rings, Marshmallows and Watermelon variants.

Bebeto takes note of TikTok with freeze dried sweets

Confectionery firm Kervan Gida is set to capture demand from social media with the launch of its freeze-dried sweets Bebeto Freeze Crunchy.
Pack shots of Extra Refreshers PMP packs with Bubblemint and Tropical Flavours.

Extra Refreshers launches new PMP packs

Mars Wrigley is set to bring extra refreshment to the gum category across convenience with the launch of two new PMP formats across the brand.
A can of Coca-Cola Original Taste and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with the names Kristi and Sabrina on them respectively against a red background.

Coca-Cola reignites ‘Share a Coke’ with names back on cans

CCEP has re-introduced its 'Share a Coke' campaign once again as consumers will be able to find their names across cans of Coca-Cola drinks once again.
Illustration of the new Mrs Hinch's Cosy Season range of cleaning product from Procter & Gamble.

Last chance for the Mrs Hinch Cosy Season P&G range

Consumers have been urged to stock up on the P&G Mrs Hinch Cosy Season range while stock lasts as the limited edition autumn scent comes to an end.
The Scottish Wholesale Association conference at Ardoe House Hotel & Spa will provide a chance to network.

SWA conference gets a refresh

The Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for its new-format annual conference, which will take place in Aberdeen on 5 June.

Counting the cost of Brexit

Remaining competitive a top priority for retailers A month on from the UK’s vote to leave the EU industry voices have lined up to express...
A pack of Mentos Discovery floats in front of a woman's face who is interested in the sweet.

Mentos bolsters Discovery launch in new campaign

Perfetti Van Melle is set to build on its new launch Mentos Discovery with a new marketing campaign running for three months over summer.
Two people stand outside a Scotmid store, one person holds a sign for the Scotmid Scottish Favourites Competition while the other holds a basket filled with Scottish produce.

Scotmid Scottish Favourites returns

Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op and Scotland Food & Drink have brought back the Scotmid's Scottish Favourites Competition for 2024.
Promotional image of Funkin Cocktails Dessert Cocktails including its Chocolate Espresso Martini and Black Forest Gateau bottles against dark backgrounds.

Funkin goes Deluxe on Dessert Cocktails

Funkin Cocktails is set to bring the decadent cocktail options of the bar to the home with the launch of its new Deluxe Dessert Cocktails range.

Generation tobacco ban to go ahead

The new Labour Government has confirmed it will continue to pursue legislation to introduce the generational tobacco ban bill as part of the King's Speech.