Scottish Government set to give Minimum Unit Pricing update

A HOLYROOD health minister is due to tell MSPs this afternoon what the Scottish Government's proposals are for alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP).
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief executive David Thomson.

Support for the sector is demanded of the new FM

Food and Drink Federation Scotland has demanded more support for producers in Scotland as food inflation breaks a new record high.

Glengoyne sounds climate alarm

TACKLING climate change is key to the future of Scotch whisky, according to a new report from Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Whisky. The distillery commissioned...
Pack shots of GoGo Squeez packs with the on-pack Toy Story 5 promotion in Apple Strawberry and Apple Mango flavours.

GoGo Squeez targets back to school with Toy Story promo

Fruit snacks brand GoGo Squeez has unveiled its new on-pack promotion with Disney Pixar's Toy Story 5 to tap into the back-to-school period.
A person holds a can of Lonkero with a blurred out lake in the background.

Lonkero to take UK market by storm

Finnish alcoholic RTD brand Lonkero is set to launch in the UK for the first time as the brand aims to offer an alternative to beers and ciders this summer.
Pack shots of East St Deli Chicken & Bacon, Cheese & Onion and Tuna Mayo sandwiches.

Kepak unveils new East St Deli sandwich range

Food-to-go products firm Kepak has launched its new East St Deli brand offering retailers a selection of sandwiches with longer shelf-lives.

Retail crime bill secures committee backing

A CAMPAIGN to provide shopworkers with more protection under the law has taken a major step forward. MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and...

Market News | BodyFuel, Chivas Regal, Juice Burst, Violife

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
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Tributes for Mackie’s chief

Ice-cream firm chairman who played major roles in farming, food manufacture, politics and education. MAITLAND Mackie, the patriarch of the Scottish ice cream dynasty,...
Packshots of The Protein Ball Co range with black, green, orange and purple colours in the background. The brand's tagline 'Ballsy by Nature' sits underneath the packshots.

The Protein Ball Co sets out new marketing stint

Protein-rich snacking brand The Protein Ball Co. has unveiled a new brand positioning following on from some major expansions across the UK and America.

Brewers slam DRS

SCOTLAND’S independent brewing sector could face disaster under the government’s proposed regulations for a deposit return scheme. Independent brewers have warned that the cost and...
A driver fills up fuel on his Mclaren.

Fuel theft shows no sign of slowing, says Forecourt Eye

Forecourt Eye has reported another spike in the number of fuel theft incidents across the UK as drivers continue to exploit forecourt locations.
Prof Leigh Sparks’s (right),CPG meeting at Holyrood (left)

Nanny retailing?

Controversial research at the centre of the most recent meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores
A pack shot of Reese's Peanut Butter White bar against an orange background.

Spar secures exclusive Reese’s White Peanut Butter bar

Spar UK has secured a new exclusivity deal with The Hershey Company and Euro Food Brands for the new Reese's Peanut Butter White Bar.
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Police appeal for retailer assistance

Retailers are being asked to support a police crackdown on those who purchase alcohol for under-18s .
Police Scotland is to roll out the 'It'll Cost You' campaign across Scotland

Police Scotland rolls out summer campaign to combat street disorder and youth drinking

Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership's "It'll Cost You" campaign is being taken nationwide POLICE Scotland has begun to roll out “It’ll Cost You”, the North Lanarkshire...