Deposit Return Scheme

DRS handling fees revealed

THE handling fee that retailers will receive for returned containers when Scotland’s deposit return scheme goes live have been revealed.
An Arctic Coffee branded Izuzu D-Max Arctic Truck is parked with its side window open with bottles of the chilled coffee available for sale.

Arctic Coffee gears up for new campaign with Isuzu

Chilled coffee brand Arctic Coffee has teamed up with car manufacturer Isuzu on a roadtrip campaign across the UK's major festivals this summer.
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Celebrate saint with a range of options

Occasions encourage consumers to pick up on products that fit the day, spelling good news for all Irish products on St Patrick’s Day.
Pack shots of Doritos Gingerbread, Walkers Emmental Cheese, Walkers Beef Wellington and Walkers Sensations Honey Glazed Ham are all against a Christmas tree background design.

Walkers’ Christmas flavours roll out with Doritos Gingerbread

PepsiCo has unveiled its festive line-up for Christmas 2025, complete with a sweet touch for the Doritos brand with the new Doritos Gingerbread flavour.
Bottles of milk-based drinks lined up in a chiller shelf.

Soft drinks levy charges to change

The UK Government has announced changes to how the sugar tax levy will be applied to soft drinks and has removed the exemption on milk-based drinks as well.
Pack shots of Monster Ultra Vice Guava cans.

CCEP brings Miami to the shelves with Monster Ultra Vice Guava

CCEP has bolstered the Monster Energy range in time for the summer months with the roll out of the new Monster Ultra Vice Guava variant.
Tobacco sniffer dog Rosie sits in front of an Aberdeen City Council van with a bag of illegal tobacco products.

Illegal tobacco haul in Aberdeen raid

Nearly 300 illicit nicotine products have been seized from two stores in the Aberdeen area by the Trading Standards Scotland team.
A picnic scene with variety packs of Swizzels sweets, a picnic blanket, a basket, sunglasses, a water bottle and an insulated bag with the Swizzels and Day Out With The Kids logo on the front of it.

Swizzels launches Day Out With The Kids promo packs

British confectionery brand Swizzels has unveiled a new on-pack promotion with Day Out With The Kids offering shoppers the chance to bag discounts on family days out.

Supermarket deal comes under fire

Westminster raises competition concerns
Paula Middleton, head of marketing at CJ Lang & Son, stands with the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit holding a cheque for £10,000.

Spar Scotland donates £13k to local causes

Local charity groups across Scotland have received grants from Spar Scotland through the symbol's Community Cashback scheme.
Lactalis highlights the importance of provenance on packaging for its cheeses.

Cheddars flying the flag for Scotland

Product provenance is a key purchase driver for Scottish shoppers – and Lactalis UK & Ireland reckon that’s why its Orkney, Galloway and Seriously cheese brands remain popular choices.
Pack shots of Alpen Original and Alpen No Added Sugar in different pack formats are displayed against a dark green background.

Alpen unveils new look and recipe for muesli range

Muesli brand Alpen has received a new look and update to its recipe as parent firm The Weetabix Food Company looks build the cereal brand in the category.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Concern over illicit vape sales inaction

A new study has highlighted a shocking lack of targeted enforcement action against rogue vape traders across 11 major UK cities, including Glasgow.

Cù Bòcan unveils Creation 6

Cù Bòcan has unveiled the latest launch with its Creation #6 which has been matured in both a PX sherry cask as well as Jamaican Rum.

Calling all retailers, we’re on the hunt for Scotland’s best

TODAY marks the start of Scottish Grocer’s annual search for the finest retailers and stores in the country, so this is your chance to...
The Fife Creamery logo is set against a black background.

Fife Creamery acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group

Leading retail and foodservice wholesaler Fife Creamery has been acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group as the UK firm sets out ambitious growth plans.