Deposit return schemes utilising reverse vending machines are already in use in a number of European countries.

Industry warns COVID crisis could spell DRS disaster

THE Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers...
The new hi-tech Petrotec AXON range follows on from the Hellonext EV brand.

Petroassist UK offers forecourt retailers fuel solutions

Petroassist UK has been highlighting to forecourt retailers the benefits of the hi-tech fuel solutions offered by Petrotec with its AXON range and Hellonext EV brand.
RBS branch

Report finds RBS hurt businesses

Bank squeezed SMEs in wake of financial crisis

Jimmy’s joins the protein gain with new flavour

Britvic-owned iced coffee RTD brand Jimmy's Iced Coffee has joined the protein gain in a new collaboration with MyProtein to launch two new variants.

Ilchester brings eating out home with Dirty Toppers

Shoppers can bring the eating out experience back home with the convenient option from Ilchester Cheese with the firm's new Dirty Toppers products.
Westminster business, innovation and skills secretary Vince Cable. Picture: Duncan Phillips/CASS

Cable aims for NMW increase

Convenience retail trade groups say don’t play politics with our sector POLITICIANS should keep their hands off the National Minimum Wage. That’s the message from...
Pack shots of Carte D'Or Mini Indulgence Eton Mess, Magnum bonbon Gold Caramel Billionaire and Ben & Jerry Peaces Salted Caramel Brownie.

Unilever builds on ice cream snacking

Household goods firm Unilever has launched a new range of snacking formats across its ice cream brands including Magnum, Ben & jerry's and Carte D'Or.
There have been warnings over the dangers of over-exposure to glycerol found in slush-ice drinks.

Retailers ‘behave responsibly on slushie sales’

Convenience channel bosses have spoken out to allay fears of irresponsible sales of slushies to youngsters following warnings of health dangers.
Bottles of Rubicon Spring Vits stand against a blue background with illustrations of fruit around the bottles.

Rubicon Spring unveils new Vits soft drinks range

Flavoured spring water brand Rubicon has unveiled its latest addition of Rubicon Spring Vits, aiming to drive up sales in the functional water market.
The JW Filshill team stand together to take a selfie after completing the Glasgow Kiltwalk.

JW Filshill joins Kiltwalk for 150th anniversary charity fundraising

Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has strengthened its commitment to raising £150,000 for charitable causes this year after taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk.
A can of Vault City Cereal Spooner sour beer stands in front of a cereal box advertising the sour beer with it poured out in a Vault City branded glass and a bowl of cereal and fruit to the right.

Vault City brings a bowlful of flavour with cereal milk beer

Sour beer brewer Vault City has launched a new, nostalgic brew for consumers to enjoy by the spoonful with its new Cereal Spooner beer.

Top 50 Scottish take-home food and drinks brands (excluding alcohol) 2024

Count down the top 50 Scottish food and drink brands with Kantar for 2024
Bottles of The Antiquary whisky are lined up on a bar featuring the 15 Year Old, 21 Year Old and 30 Year Old. Along with these bottles, there are smaller sample bottles for blending as well as whisky glasses to serve in with unlabelled whisky sample bottles on shelves behind the bar.

The Antiquary rolls out whisky gift ideas for Father’s Day

Highland distiller Tomatin has rolled out a trio of whisky suggestions for Father's Day this year from its blended whisky brand The Antiquary.
Lees, Clive Miquel

Aiming to join the sweet life

Lees has boosted its bottom line now it’s boosting its brand. SCOTTISH biscuits and cakes company Lees had a standout year in 2013 when it...

Food ideas find 4000 fans

2014 Speciality Show titles reward food champs and Orkney producers plan an island festival SCOTLAND’S Speciality Food Show 2014 has announced the winners of its...

Financial impact from vape ban revealed

The UK Government has revealed the extent of costs the incoming disposable ban will have to the economy as its sets out the regulations for England and Wales.