A can of Shipyard American Pale Ale is against a red background.

Carlsberg docks new Shipyard American Ale in the UK

CMBC has launched a new variant under the Shipyard brand straight from the US with the new American Session Pale Ale brew.
The new Dairylea Lunchers from Mondelez International.

Market News | Dairylea, Funkin Cocktails, Butterkist, Captain Morgan

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Pack shots of 2025 redesign for Beyond Meat's range of plant-based foods.

Beyond Meat unveils new packaging for plant-based food range

Plant-based foods brand Beyond Meat has unveiled a new packaging design across its range in a bid to deliver a more premium look.

Edinburgh festival calls for Scottish produce

Scottish food and drink producers are being urged to sign up to take part in the Edinburgh Food Festival which is set to return this July.
David Lonsdale, director, Scottish Retail Consortium.

Gales and promos see festive slowdown

WILD weather and price-cutting promotions may have contributed towards a disappointing Christmas month for Scotland’s shops, according to the latest Scottish Retail Consortium/KPMG Scottish...
Cans of Rockstar Energy Drinks including Tropical Guava, Zero Sugar Blueberry, Original and Zero Sugar Strawberry Lime.

Rockstar unveils 2 for £2 PMP deal

Soft drinks giant Britvic has annoucned a shake-up to its Rockstar Energy Drinks PMP range and will offer consumers a new '2 for £2' deal from the new year.
A bottle of Saltire Single Malt Whisky 18 Years Old is on a table as a person goes to grab the bottle, there is a nosing glass to the right of the bottle and a fireplace in the background to the left of the bottle.

Saltire introduces its oldest whisky bottling

Saltire Rare Malt has introduced its oldest dram yet with an 18 Year Old Speyside expression that also kicks off its Cigar Malt Series.
Pack shots of Squashies Drumstick Cherry Cola PMP hanging bags.

Swizzels introduces price-marked Squashies Cherry Cola

British confectionery producer Swizzels has unveiled its new PMP bagged format for the Squashies Drumstick Cherry Cola variant.
Jack and Victor

Old pals come to the party

Everybody's favourite old guys, Jack and Victor, are making a bid to be at Christmas parties all over Scotland with the release of a festive version of their blended Scotch whisky.

Top 10 Scottish take-home alcoholic brands 2025

Discover which Scottish alcoholic drink brands have made it into the Top 10 in Scotland this year with Worldpanel by Numerator’s latest data.

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...
Packs shots of the products that won the Product of the Year 2026 awards.

Product of the Year winners for 2026 revealed

The winners of the Product of the Year 2026 awards have been revealed highlighting some key products for retailers to stock up on for the year ahead.

First class package

Winner:  Whitburn Post Office and Costcutter Post Office Retailer of the Year - sponsored by The Post Office Interview with Teresa Hill, owner. Winner details Store trading area: 1,700...
Bottles of the Tailored Spirits range against different coloured background.

Tailored Spirits unveils new Experiments to mark landmark year

Independent whisky start-up Tailored Spirits has marked its first anniversary with the launch of four new expressions in its Experimental series.

Scottish postmasters will be cleared by summer, ScotGov says

ScotGov looks to clear sub-postmasters names by this summer following the announcement that Westminster will extend its own bill to include Northern Ireland.
A person in a 'We hae meat' branded jumper stands in front of the entrance to a Sainsbury's supermarket.

We hae meat expands into Sainsbury’s

Girvan butchery brand We hae meat has announced new listings across Scottish Sainsbury's stores for three of its products.