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Time for retailers to act on environment

Scottish retailers that don’t back sustainability efforts will miss out, according to new consumer research from the Scottish Wholesale Association and TWC.
Packets of Made for Drinks crisps sit next to bottles of Brancott Estate wine in a partnership promotion.

Made for Drink crisps opens up link sales

Gourmet crisps brand Made for Drink has teamed up with Pernod Ricard's Brancott Estate to deliver a white wine pairing with its new crisp flavours.
Pack shots of Mentos Discovery.

Mentos bursts with flavours

Perfetti Van Melle aims to drive consumer engagement with the Mentos brand with the launch of its new Discovery sweets, which feature 14 different flavours.
The flavour options for the IVG 2400 device are about to grow in convenience.

Education ‘will help smokers to switch’

Educating both consumers and retailers about nicotine alternatives to smoking is key to enabling adult tobacco consumers to make the switch, reckons vape brand IVG.

KBE Drinks brings excitement to spirits

KBE Drinks expands into the spirits category for the first time with the launch of four new spirits to the UK market that aims to bring new tastes to consumers.
DRS machine

A warm welcome for the latest guidance

The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.

Top 50 Scottish Brands 2023

Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland for 2023 (excluding alcohol).
Pack shot of Doritos Dinamita £1.25 PMP with an image of the shopt* carousel on an iPhone screen.

Win prizes in Doritos Dinamita *shopt promotion

Retailers are in with the chance to bag some cash prizes with the launch of Doritos Dinamita with a new partnership through cash rewards app *shopt.
A bottle of Sake ONO stands against a black and white background with a wine glass next to it containing the spirit.

DrinksOne announces new partnership with Sake ONO

Authentic and high quality sake brand Sake ONO has made its way to UK shores following a new partnership with DrinksOne Brands.

Autumn statement ‘a mixed bag’ for convenience channel

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement brought mixed blessings for the convenience channel, according to industry leaders.
Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.

Scoot delivery service hits first anniversary milestone

Wholesaler Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.
Greens MSP Lorna Slater

Calls to delay DRS rejected

The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver its deposit return scheme (DRS) on time despite calls from drinks and hospitality industry leaders for a pause.
The Cheez-It branded Jeep, complete with DJ on the decks, proved to be a smash hit.

Cheez-It gets a cracker of an introduction

Scottish convenience retailers have ensured that American snack brand Cheez-It has enjoyed a successful launch here, with major activations taking place in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Pack shots of Mentos Gum Duo packs with Tropical and Cherry flavours.

Mentos doubles on gum in new packs

Perfetti Van Melle has launched a new Duo Pack format across Mentos Gum, aiming to drive up sales of the brand further here in the UK.
A tartan panel with the words "TOP 50 SCOTTISH BRANDS 2025" in it with the Worldpanel by Numerator logo beneath.

Top 50 Scottish take-home food and drinks brands (excluding alcohol) 2025

Discover which Scottish food and drink brands have made it into the Top 50 in Scotland this year with Worldpanel by Numerator's latest data.
HRH Princess Anne stands in the Mackie's of Scotland factory with members of the Mackie's team.

Princess Royal tours Mackie’s of Scotland facilities

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited Mackie's of Scotland's production plant, touring the firm's sustainable production facility.