A can of Absolut Sprite stands next to a can of Absolut Sprite Watermelon on a blue table with people relaxing in the background. There is text at the top left corner that reads Smooth Sip.

Absolut Sprite cans introduce new Watermelon flavour

ARTD brand Absolut Voda & Sprite has unveiled its first flavour innovation with the introduction of the new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon variant.

Elements of Islay brings the heat

Independent whisky bottling firm Elements of Islay is set to heat up the Fèis Ìle whisky festival this year with its new Fireside blended whisky launch.

Added Irn

First new Bru in 35 years as Barr launches Xtra IRN-BRU, Scotland’s most valuable non-alcoholic Scottish food and drink brand has a whole new style...
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk Lotus Biscoff chocolate bars.

New Cadbury Biscoff chocolate bars launch

Chocolate brand Cadbury Dairy Milk has partnered up with the indulgent Biscoff biscuits brand to launch the new Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff chocolate bar.
Childhood friends Tony Stone and Bob Arnott founded the Stoats porridge oats brand.

Stoats takes pride in local roots

Heritage and provenance sit at the heart of the Stoats porridge oats brand as the firm has set out why being a proud Scottish business sets it apart from its rivals.

Multiples struggle

Symbols, Sainsbury’s and Co-op ahead of game DISCOUNTERS Aldi and Lidl continued to register substantial sales growth as Britain geared up for the 2015 festive...
Shona Robison, finance secretary, and John Swinney, first minister, sit at a desk together with paper on the table and a saltire flag in the background.

Scottish high streets are ‘one bad budget’ away from closing

The Scottish Retail Consortium has called on the Scottish Government to announce a business rates discount for retailers in today's Scottush Budget announcement.
Retailers can appeal to youth gifting missions with a strong range of TV-licensed confectionery.

Confectionery gifting options for youngsters

Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

UK Gov considering vape tax

Vaping industry members have warned against a potential rise in tax on vaping products, which the UK Gov is thought to be considering in the Autumn Budget.
A woman stands with her arms folded in the middle of a shop with the GroceryAid logo in front of her. The text to the left reads "The help you've earned".

GroceryAid unveils its biggest brand refresh in 168 years

Industry charity GroceryAid has unveiled its new brand refresh to highlight its breadth of services to the retail channel and reach more diverse audiences.
Pack shots of Loyd Grossman sauces consisting of Pomodoro & Fresh Basil, Creamy Tomato & Parmigiano Reggiano and Pomodoro, Mascarpone & Wild Garlic.

Loyd Grossman marks 30th anniversary with new premium sauces and trips to Italy

Ambient sauces brand Loyd Grossman has rolled out a new range of premium sauces to mark the brand's 30th anniversary of trading in the UK.
Pack shots of Vadasz Kimchi Shot bottles.

Vadasz provides a boost of health with Kimchi Shot

Chilled pickles brand Vadasz has launched what it has called a first-to-market innovation with its new Kimchi Shot functional drink.
A headshot of Padma Sivakumar, customer success executive at MHouse.

MHouse strengthens customer team with new hire

MHouse has strengthened its customer service team with the appointment of Padma Sivakumar as its new customer success executive.
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.
Cans of West Coast Cooler Original and West Coast Cooler Sunburst stand on a watery surface with a passionfruit and peach standing next to them.

West Coast Coolers land across Scottish shelves

Irish ready-to-drink brand West Coast Cooler has hit shelves across Scotland's off-trade sector as its two Original and Sunburst variants roll out across the UK.
A Squashies Strawberries & Cream Celebration Cake with a slice taken out of the cake against a pink background.

Swizzels’ first Squashies Celebration Cake heads to Tesco stores

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has teamed up with British confectioner Swizzels to launch the first ever Squashies Celebration Cake.