Meet the maker – Barista Bar
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Barista Bar brand manager Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale to find out the coffee-to-go group's plans to expand its footprint in Scotland's convenience channel.
Gravity Drinks brews a new Pumpkin Potion
Themed drinks producer Gravity Drinks has unveiled its latest offer for the Halloween season with its new Pumpkin Potion tropical vodka liqueur.
Awards Profile – Entrepreneur Award
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with multiple-store retailer Jay Javed about his ambitions to further grow his business after he won the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Staropramen’s blockbuster Paramount+ promotion
Drinks giant Molson Coors Beverage Company has teamed up with streaming service Paramount+ for a Staropramen on-pack promotion that aims to create “the perfect night in” for consumers.
Monster unveils a Cosmic new flavour
CCEP has a Cosmic new addition to its Monster Nitro range with the launch of the new Cosmic Peach flavour to the energy drinks range.
Nisa appoints new head of retail
Independent retail specialist Taranjit Singh Dhillon has been appointed as the new head of retail at Nisa, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the symbol.
Net Zero survey open for Scottish food and drink firms
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme has launched an industry-wide Business Support Research Survey and is urging firms across the sector to take part.
New York Bakery Co brings a Canadian touch with Maple bagels
New York Bakery Co. has brought a Canadian touch to its Bagel range with its new limited edition flavour Sweet Maple Bagels.
Reese’s launches Halloween competition
American confectionery brand Reese's is aiming to get UK shoppers into the spirit of the Halloween season with an interactive competition and three new SKUs.
Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director
Unitas Wholesale has revealed that the former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group as retail director to strengthen its convenience sector capabilities.
First Scottish Food & Drink September launched
ScotGov minister Mairi Gougeon has launched the inaugural Scottish Food & Drink September – extending the traditional fortnight-long event to a full four weeks.
Market News | Tango, Bobby’s, Twinings, Lost Mary
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Jackton Distillery offers ‘RAER Moments’
Award-winning Jackton Distillery has launched tours, a tasting bar and on-site accommodation that will help grow brand awareness, especially for its RAER whisky.
Convenience in brief | UWS, Graham’s, Scotmid
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from UWS, Graham's and Scotmid.
Stores open for business
A raft of new convenience outlets have opened across Scotland in recent weeks, including three Co-op and EG On The forecourts, a relocated KeyStore and an independent outlet on Mull.
Finsbury bakes for celebrations
Finsbury Good Group has consumers sorted for any party this year as the firm is set to roll out a new assortment of celebration cakes.