A chef holds a piece of Punjab Pakora Square Sausage Pakora in his hand looking at it.

Punjab Pakora launches Square Sausage Pakora for Burns

Ayshire-based Indian foods brand Punjab Pakora has launched a new Square Sausage Pakora exclusively to Aldi, offering a unique option for Burns Night.
Scottish Grocer highlights new products from Rizla, Whole Earth, Elfbar, Jam Shed and Black Tot.

Market news | Rizla, Whole Earth, Elfbar, Jam Shed, Black Tot

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Hello Wembley!

Getting through to Wembley

IT’S a brand that many think helps define Scotland but Irn-Bru’s latest TV ad brings a staunch English dimension to its marketing mix. The latest...

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.

Jack & Coke Zero refresh unveiled

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has rolled out a new look for Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola Zero Sugar cans to help improve identifiability for the product on shelf.
Left to right: John Lee, Scottish Grocers’ Federation; Iain Gulland, Zero Waste Scotland; Tom Brock, Scottish Seabird Centre, at the launch of the Carrier Bag Commitment.

Commitment is in the bag

SCOTTISH Government-funded environmental body Zero Waste Scotland has launched the Carrier Bag Commitment for Scottish retailers. New laws passed by the Scottish Parliament will require...
Two people hold small tubs of Mackie's of Scotland ice cream next to a Caledonian Sleeper branded cart with the Caledonian Sleeper sign in the background.

All aboard for new Mackie’s competition

One lucky winner is set to win a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper train service as well as a year's supply of ice cream in a new competition from Mackie's.
Pack shots of Lion King PEZ dispensers including characters from the movie with Simba, Pumba, Timon and Mufasa.

Roar about new Lion King PEZ dispensers

Confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has rolled out a new range of The Lion King PEZ dispensers ahead of the new film, Mufasa: The Lion King.

Support for local suppliers

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new local sourcing project in a bid to engage its members with more Scottish producers
The Scotmid team at the Sammies award celebrating their double award win.

Scotmid bags a double win at Sammies awards

Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid has bagged a double win at the Sandwich & Food to Go Industry Awards for its operations.
Shona Robison

Prepare for new pricing regime

MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
Luke McGarty, head of policy and public affairs at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, stands out side the HQ of the industry body.

SGF issues new advice on nicotine pouches compliance

The SGF has warned retailers across Scotland to remain vigilant about illegal nicotine pouches that have been circulating across retail channels as of late.
Scrub Daddy partners with Disney to launch a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse version

Scrub Daddy strengthens its partnership with Disney

Scrub Daddy, the sponge that was made famous by being adopted by cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch, has tied up again with Disney to launch a Mickey Mouse Scrub Daddy and a Minnie Mouse Scrub Mommy.
A group of school children hold up balloons that spell out 50,000 to mark 50,000 breakfasts served to kids by the Healthy Living Programme.

Healthy Living Programme serves breakfast to 50,000 pupils

The Healthy Living Programme has marked a major milestone in its Welby Breakfast initiative as it has served more than 50,000 breakfasts to pupils in Scotland.

A matter of heritage for Belhaven

Belhaven Brewery is shouting out the importance of legacy when it comes to consumer beer choices noting the brand's three century long history.
A bottle of Eden Mill Art of St Andrews whisky sits next to a nosing glass and the outer packaging for the dram on top of a wooden table.

Eden Mill marks hometown pride in new whisky

Independent distiller Eden Mill has unveiled the latest annual release in its 'Art of St Andrews' whisky series, paying homage to the coastal town.