MUP rise ‘not the solution’
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed MSPs’ decision to increase the alcohol minimum unit price (MUP) from 50p to 65p.
Plea for help on HFSS regulations
Convenience retailers have voiced their concerns about Scotland’s HFSS regulations, which will come into force on 1 October.
International Women’s Day – Aldomak
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Frubes gamifies the lunchbox
Yoplait has built on its Frubes Freeze 'Em summer campaign with help from digital agency Engage to create a new online game for the brand to engage consumers.
Booker given Makro OK
GIANT wholesaler Booker has been given the green light to take over the Makro operation in the UK.
The news was confirmed last month by...
Estrella Damm marks 150 years with limited edition packs
Spanish beer brand Estrella Damm is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary with the roll out of its new limited edition pack designs that pay homage to Barcelona's history.
Macphie predicts food craze for the UK
Aberdeenshire food firm Macphie has predicted a new social media food craze could be coming this way with the introduction of 'hybrid foods'.
Nestlé sets up its stall for Christmas
Nestlé has unveiled its new confectionery range for the festive season 2024 with new launches and returning favourites across its brands.
Labour adds to wage pressure
Miliband signals NMW link to average earnings
IF the Labour Party forms the next Westminster government it will set a statutory minimum wage target linked...
Support for wholesale
THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the roll out of a new £5 million fund to support Scottish food and drink wholesalers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Skittles goes Gooey to the core in new flavour
Mars Wrigley has taken a new step of innovation with the Skittles brand as the firm launches its new Skittles Giants Gooey range, featuring a citrus gooey core.
Jacob’s grows snacking with Cheeselets and Crinklys Big
Snacking firm pladis has unveiled a tranche of NPD for the Jacob's snacks brand including the new Cheeselets sub-brand and Crinklys Big.
UWG offers a personal service
United Wholesale Grocers says that, as a family business, it endeavours to continue to provide a personal touch for its customers, which has been a core value from the beginning.
Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2024
Market research firm Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland that have been most chosen by Scottish consumers for the 2023 calendar year.
Rates reform study begins
THE man who is heading up the examination of Scotland’s commercial rates system has named the members of his team and has asked businesses...
ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers
Convenience retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making sure they visit ScotHot25, which is taking place at the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, say the event’s organisers.
