UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...
The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.
SWA lays out the road ahead
Tom Slaven has officially taken over the reins as president of the Scottish Wholesale Association as the organisation laid out its roadmap for the next year.
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First new Bru in 35 years as Barr launches Xtra
IRN-BRU, Scotland’s most valuable non-alcoholic Scottish food and drink brand has a whole new style...
UK faces ‘jobless generation’ as retail employment hits new low
New data from the ONS have revealed a startling drop in employment numbers across the retail sector as the BRC warns of a 'jobless generation' for the UK.
PayPoint makes EPOS pitch
THE C-STORE industry could be set for major in-store technology competition after payment services giant PayPoint launched its new PayPoint One platform, offering EPOS,...
DRS prep is stepping up
Preparations for deposit return are stepping up in Scotland, as the Scottish Government gathers stakeholders to set out a framework for exemptions
pladis unveils new retailer platform Better Biscuits
Global snacking firm pladis has relaunched its retailer support platform Better Biscuits to help empower store owners to drive up sales.
Unconform expands functional drinks range with new Smart Stick sachets
Functional health drinks brand Unconform has expanded on its range with the introduction of new Smart Sticks sachets.
Wall’s Pastry launch Deep Dish Pizza Pie
Wall’s has launched Deep Dish Pizza Pies, a hybrid of pies and deep-dish pizza, in two flavours: Three Cheese and Pepperoni. Priced at £2, the 150g pies will be available in ASDA from 18th November. The launch targets younger consumers, following Wall’s growth and success in the Chilled Savoury Pastry category.
Meet the maker: Jimmy’s Iced Coffee
Jim Cregan, founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, sat down with Scottish Grocer to talk about the history of his brand and ambitions for the future.
Market News | Buckfast, The Delicious Desserts Company, Burts, Heineken
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
BAT moves forward with a new vigour following disposable ban
Susanna de Lesu delivers solutions from BAT following on from the disposable vape ban to help reassure retailer customers.
Deposit return debuts at Musselburgh Iceland
Frozen food specialist launches reverse vending trial at four UK stores
SRC and the Fed warn of tough times
Bosses at the Scottish Retail Consortium are warning of challenging times ahead after its latest disappointing sales and footfall figures, while the Fed has expressed its disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.
Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS
Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.
Graham’s The Family Dairy named Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year
Dairy products manufacturer Graham's The Family Dairy has scooped the Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year gong at the AgriScot 2025 awards.








































