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HFSS proposals revealed

THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans to restrict promotions and limit the display of food and drink that is deemed high in fat, salt...
A pack of Angel Nicotine Pouches Blueberry Mint with some of the pouches next to it, a pack of Angel Nicotine Lozenges Spearmint is next to it with some of the lozenges in front of the pack and a pack of Angel Nicotine Strips Raspberry with a nicotine strip in front of the pack. The Angel logo is at the top of the image with the text 'Tobacco Alternatives' under the logo. The text along the bottom reads 'Angel Nic Pouches | Angel Nic Lozenges | Angel Nic Strips.

Angel expands on smoke-free range

Trio of choices for the alternatives category NICOTINE products brand Angel has expanded on its smoke free range of options with a trio of new...
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An app tailored to retail

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2018 also saw the launch of the new Scottish Grocer app.
A man is stocking apples in a grocery store.

GroceryAid offers staff tips to survive the festive season

GroceryAid warns that workers shouldn't let the pressures of the season to get on top of them
Reward the curious shopper with a range to suit newcomers to energy drinks, says Red Bull.

Red Bull offers tips on growing customer base

Red Bull reckons store owners need to cater to customers who are curious to try energy drinks and, here, the popular brand offers some advice.
Promotional image of the Surf laundry detergent rebrand, with pack shots of the products against a pink background that has flowers. The text reads 'clean with joy infused fragrance'.

Surf washes up a new look

Laundry detergent brand Surf has unveiled its new "Joy-Infused" rebrand for its liquid and capsule range, complete with new mood-boosting scents.
Mentos Pure Fresh Gum Strawberry tub and duo pack are standing on a red platform with cut up strawberries around them with a pink background.

Mentos Gum rolls out a new Strawberry flavour to appeal to shoppers

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has rolled out a new Strawberry flavour to its Mentos Pure Fresh Gum range to appeal to young shoppers.
Illustration of the new Mrs Hinch's Cosy Season range of cleaning product from Procter & Gamble.

Mrs Hinch gets cosy in new P&G autumn cleaning range

Procter & Gamble has revealed its fifth collaborative scent with social media star Mrs Hinch with the new autumn-inspired range Cosy Season.
Chivas Brothers has shared its energy tech with the industry.

Chivas Brothers shares sustainability knowledge

Chivas Brothers is sharing its sustainability technology developments with others in the whisky industry in a bid to cut emissions.
A bottle and can stand against a grey background with the Exchange for Change logo in the bottom left corner.

Exchange for Change confirms retailer handling fees for DRS

Exchange for Change has confirmed the return handling fee for the upcoming deposit return scheme, marking another key step towards the go-live date in 2027.
A plane flies in the sky with pack shots of Yazoo Strawberry £1.29 PMP 400ml bottle as well as Yazoo Thick N' Creamy Chocolate bottle as part of a new in-depot competition for the brand.

Yazoo offers retailers the chance to jet off on holiday

Flavoured milk drinks brand Yazoo is offering five lucky retailers the chance to jet off on holiday in its new in-depot promotion for its PMP range.

Cathedral City returns to the small screen

Cathedral City aims to invite consumers to indulge in a cheese-filled meal time in its new ad 'City', which showcases ideal cheese consumption occasions.

Scotland’s top brands: 7. Mackie’s of Scotland

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand number seven.
Pack shots of Rubicon Still Tropical bottle, Rubicon Still Tropical carton and Rubicon Sparkling Berry Burst bottle.

Rubicon unveils brand refresh and NPD

Exotic fruit juice brand Rubicon has unveiled a complete brand refresh across its range along with two new flavour variants across its Still and Sparkling drinks.
Promotional image of the Winning with Unitas brand building blueprint initiative.

Unitas unveils Winning with Unitas brand building plan

Wholesale buying group Unitas has unveiled its new Winning with Unitas initiative, offering suppliers a key opportunity to drive up sales with the group's members.
A bottle of Height of Arrows gin lies in a bush of yellow flowers.

Holyrood Distillery secures listing for gin

Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has secured its first major supermarket listing for its award-winning Height of Arrows gin.