Barr scraps money back
As Scottish Government considers deposit and returns system Irn-Bru giant brings returns to an end as it invests £5m at Cumbernauld
SCOTTISH soft drinks giant...
Finsbury conjures up Harry Potter cake
Specialist baker Finsbury Food Group is marking the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter movie franchise with a new Hogwarts-themed Triple Layered Chocolate Cake.
Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: No.2 The Famous Grouse
Spotlight on The Famous Grouse, the No. 2 Scottish alcohol brand of 2022.
Report finds retailers on top of MUP
SCOTTISH retailers have been commended for effectively implementing minimum unit pricing (MUP).
A new report published by NHS Health Scotland found that MUP has been...
Quorn calls in Tom Cruise lookalike to roll out campaign
Meat-free foods brand Quorn is set to kick off a new TV campaign this summer but has recruited in some extra help from a Tom Cruise lookalike.
New president for Scottish Wholesale Association
The new president of the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA), Jon Mack, has paid tribute to predecessor Tom Slaven for his leadership over the past two years and laid out his aspirations for the trade body.
Sarwar in hot seat at wholesale group
THERE’S a new man at the top of Scotland’s wholesale industry representative organisation. Asim Sarwar is the youngest-ever president of the Scottish Wholesale Association.
The...
Mentos taps into sour candy demand with Sour Tones
Confectionery brand Mentos has tapped into the sour candy opportunity across the confectionery category with the launch of Sour Tones.
Pringles unveils new campaign with John McGinn
Sharing crisps brand Pringles has unveiled a new campaign focused on the rivalry between Scotland and England football teams.
Time to get them in
The 2015 Scottish Grocer Awards was one of the best ever with an impressive list of established entrants and many great new contestants, and...
Takis Zombie flavour returns for Halloween 2026
Snacks brand Takis has brought back its seasonal Zombie flavour in time for Halloween to help retailers tap into growing consumer demand.
Sales grow but units slowing
C-stores will beat supermarkets while store expansion tails back
CONVENIENCE store sales should see significantly more growth than supermarkets’ in the next five years but...
Tunnock’s treats stand the test of time
Stock up on a range of chocolate biscuits that remain easily recognisable – and are even more popular – such as the range from Tunnock's.
Convenience in brief | Fodilicious, ScottishPower, KeyStore news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Fodilicious, ScottishPower and KeyStore.
Unitas Wholesale has arrived
Unitas Wholesale is here, following the successful completion of a merger between Today’s Group and Landmark Wholesale
Surprises in store?
Market share taken by discounters like Aldi and Lidl has exploded in recent years. Both companies have major expansion plans and Lidl has recently...
