Food inflation forecasts climb upwards
The Food and Drink Federation has uprated its inflation forecast for the sector to hit over 9% by the end of the year due to conflict in the Middle East.
Bazooka Candy launches on-pack partnership with Brentford FC
Bazooka Candy Brands has unveiled its new partnership with Brentford FC offering fans the chance to bag VIP away day tickets through the confectionery brand.
InPost teams up with ASOS for next-day convenience
Postal services firm InPost has teamed up with e-commerce fashion company ASOS to offer next day delivery across its locker network.
Walker’s out on parade in NYC
Walker's Shortbread has donned its highland attire and celebrated the strength of the brand in America with a presence at the New York City Tartan Week.
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.
Scotland’s top brands facing challenges of changing habits
Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
Republic Technologies UK highlights consumer label loyalty
Stocking a recognisable range of brands across tobacco accessories can be a good way for convenience retailers to drive up sales, says Republic Technologies UK.
Allwyn praises Scottish retailers for raising billions for National Lottery Good Causes
Allwyn has praised the hard work of National Lottery retailers in Scotland in helping to raise over £41billion for its Good Causes fund over the last 30 years.
ScotGov announces one year rates holiday
RETAILERS are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year.
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP...
Convenience in brief | Bestway, SAIP, Co-op
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Bestway, SAIP and Co-op.
Scotland’s top brands: 41-50
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 brands 41-50.
Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director
Unitas Wholesale has revealed that the former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group as retail director to strengthen its convenience sector capabilities.
Favourite brands drive sales, says CCEP
The power of soft drinks to drive footfall and sales in the convenience channel shouldn’t be underestimated, say bosses at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).
KP Snacks plugs flavour gap with McCoy’s Salted PMP
Savoury snacks giant KP Snacks has introduced its McCoy's Salted crisps to its PMP range, which will hit shelves from 26 January 2026.
UWS trade show highlights industry Bonds
United Wholesale Scotland rounded off its successful trade show with a 007-themed awards dinner. Meanwhile the Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for its Achievers Awards.
Celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo fronts Mutti campaign
Celebrity Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo – a familiar face on UK TV cookery programmes – is to launch a Mutti Pasta Sauces tour to major British cities.
