Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight kicks off

Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight returns for its 14th year as Scotland Food & Drink aims to boost up more local produce over the fortnight.

Rates rise comes in below inflation

Finance secretary had no shortage of rates rabbits to pull from Budget hat NEXT year’s business rates increase will come in below inflation, Scottish Government...
The convenience retail market grew last year and that trend is expected to continue over the next few years, says Lumina Intelligence.

Convenience channel set for growth

Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
Multipacks remain a strong addition to the cider section across convenience, says Kopparberg.

Kopparberg pushes multipacks for convenience

Swedish cider firm Kopparberg reckons it’s a no-brainer then that a strong range of cider options – especially multipacks – should be the order of the day as retailers look to prepare ahead for the incoming sun.
Bottles of Hive Mind Dark Cherry Mead are lined up against a wall.

Hive Mind rolls out Dark Cherry Mead for young adults

Welsh brewery Hive Mind is set to bring mead to a younger generation of drinkers with the launch of its new Dark Cherry Traditional Mead bottles.

PM signals pay change

Tax credits in the firing line as pre summer Budget speech says Britain should become a high-wage economy BRITAIN’S retailers and many retail workers could...
Pack shots of Reece's Christmas confectionery including Reese's DJ Santa Advent Calendar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Ultimate Selection Box, Peanut Butter Cups DJ Santa's Disco Lights and Reece's White DJ Santa's Disco Lights.

Reese’s unwraps its Christmas line up

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has unwrapped its line up for the festive season, complete with its new DJ Santa character on packs.
James Taylor has offered convenience store retailers advice on making the most out of festive snacking.

Festive snacking tips from Taylors

Crisps are an absolute must-stock for retailers during the festive season and Scottish brand Taylors Snacks has been offering advice to convenience store bosses on making the most out of the category.
A group of people stand in the doorway of Spar Market Pinkie Farm Convenience to celebrate the store's 10th anniversary.

Pinkie Farm marks 10 year anniversary

Musselburgh store Pinkie Farm Convenience has celebrated its 10th anniversary of operations with an in-store party offering consumers plenty of goodies.
Edrington has reported impressive financial results, with its whisky brands doing well.

Trump tariffs could be a blow for Scotch whisky trade

Tariffs on exports of Scotch Whisky to the US could have a detrimental impact on overall value sales for the industry following on from Trump's 10% tariff.
Pack shots of Nutella Ice Cream.

Nutella builds up the frozen offer with new Ice Cream tubs

Ferrero UK & Ireland has expanded its presence in the frozen category as its Nutella Ice Cream Tubs make their way to the UK market for the first time.

Creating a taste of things to come

Scottish Grocer speaks to AG Barr’s commercial director Jonathan Kemp about plans to reformulate Scotland’s ‘other’ national drink AMID growing consumer concern over sugar, pressure...
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Photo of the floor of the Bestway Retail Showcase with stands and people walking across the floor.

Bestway announces the return of its Retail Showcase event

Bestway Retail has announced the return of its annual Retail Showcase event in a bid to match the demand for the upcoming Fifa World Cup football tournament.
Pack shots of Rosaluna Mezcal.

US mezcal brand Rosaluna lands in the UK

All-natural mezcal brand Rosaluna has made its way to the UK offering a taste of the popular Mexican spirit to consumers with a well established heritage.
Walkers sales hit £200m for the first time

Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time

Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time