Frazzles and Chipsticks flip over a new look
PepsiCo has unveiled a new look across two of its Smiths budget snacks range – Chipsticks and Frazzles – with a bigger pack size for Frazzles.
Inflation dips as foods cost rise as Christmas approaches
Overall inflation has decreased month-to-month by the end of October, but food and drink prices have climbed upwards once again.
Simpson drinks bill rejected
THE attempt to introduce a wide series of new measures designed to further restrict alcohol sales and marketing looks likely to fail after a...
Nine in 10 hit by shop theft
92% of retailers affected but much going unreported, say police
NINE in 10 convenience retailers experienced some form of shop theft in 2014, yet much...
Retailers bring the noise
MOVE over TRNSMT, GroceryAid is bringing headline acts and food and drink brands to Glasgow’s East End for the charity’s inaugural Checkout Scotland festival on 1 September.
Scotmid feels the cold as sales slip
EDINBURGH-based co-operative Scotmid saw sales and profit slip in the first six months of its trading year, compared to the same period last year,...
Inflation sustains for January
Consumer inflation has sustained for January 2024 according to the Office for National Statistics, despite drops in food and alcohol prices.
Mars Wrigley unveils 2027 Easter line-up
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has launched a tranche of NPD for the Easter season next year, including new additions to its Easter Egg line-up.
Irn-Bru Ice Cream flavour returns to store shelves
Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has brought back its limited edition Ice Cream flavour as a permanent new addition to its core Zero range.
McVitie’s celebrates 100 years of Chocolate Digestives with new prize giveaway
Global snacking firm Pladis has marked 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives with a new marketing campaign complete with a prize giveaway.
Jack Link’s unveils collab with YouTuber Mr Beast
Jack Link's has targeted the next generation of savoury snackers through its new collaboration with major YouTube creator Mr Beast.
Magners set to ‘Share the Craic’ this summer
Cider brand Magners is on the hunt for emerging talent in the UK comedy scene with its new 'Share the Craic' competition and on-pack promo.
Meet the maker – Barista Bar
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Barista Bar brand manager Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale to find out the coffee-to-go group's plans to expand its footprint in Scotland's convenience channel.
Spar launches new home delivery platform Spar Dash
Symbol group Spar Scotland has launched its exclusive home delivery platform Spar Dash powered by category juggernaut Snappy Shopper.
Kellanova kicks off football camps campaign
The Kellanova team has been on a visit to Scottish wholesalers and retailers to celebrate the launch of its Kellogg’s Football Camps that will be running during the school summer holidays.
Bill could spell end of unpaid trial shifts
Member’s bill has second reading this month
