Top 50 Scottish Brands 2021: Pandemic winds continue to blow

Questions remain, but some categories are still benefitting from lockdown trends
Hardys Zero is said to have a good flavour thanks to its de-alcoholising method.

Catering for Dry January – and Damp January

Accolade Wines reckons its Hardys Zero offerings will appeal to Dry January consumers' taste buds, while The Knowledge Bank has highlighted the Damp January trend.
Nisa posts record recruitment

Nisa posts record recruitment

STORES-owned buying group and wholesaler Nisa has reported record recruitment figures. The company said it had brought 245 members operating more than 520 stores...
Anas Sarwar MSP and leader of Scottish Labour party.

Scottish Labour pledges support for convenience

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for fresh leadership to support the economy ahead of his talk at the SGF annual conference.

New directions

Kilwinning retailer Sandeep Dhaliwal has been running the family business for three years.  His fresh ideas and a major refurbishment have yielded great results. We...

Diageo welcomes Kenyan President

WATER was top of the agenda when President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya paid a visit to Diageo's Johnnie Walker Princes Street venue during COP26. The...
Plenty of quality products will be showcased at Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show.

Event to promote top Scottish produce

Scottish c-store retailers will have the chance to check out some of the nation’s finest produce at Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show.

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...
Pack shots of Opal Fruits sharing bags.

Opal Fruits back in stores for a limited time

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has brought back Opal Fruits for a limited time as the firm aims to drive sales with some 90s nostalgia.
Tesco has opened several stores in Glasgow’s west end but Say No to Tesco wants chain store numbers to be capped.

Every little doesn’t help

Glasgow group wants limits placed on multiple convenience chains But shops group says retail giants bring business back to high streets A GROUP of residents in...
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series White Port, Amarone and Passito di Caluso.

Glasgow 1770 unveils new trio of Small Batch whisky

The Glasgow Distillery has unveiled its latest trio of whiskies in the Small Batch Series as the distiller continues to experiment with wine cask finishes.
Pack shots of Pom-Bear Cheese, Pom-Bear Original and Pom-Bear BBQ multipacks.

New look and flavours for Pom-Bear snacks

KP Snacks has debuted a new look for its Pom-Bear potato snacks alongside two new flavours for the brand with new Cheese and BBQ variants.
Spar Scotland, which has had a relaunch of its Erskine store, aims to ‘raise the bar’.

Spar Scotland gears up for trade show

Initial details of the 2024 Spar Scotland trade show have been unveiled as the symbol celebrated the reopening of a store and attracting a leading independent retailer to the group.
Pack shots of Mentos Discovery.

Mentos bursts with flavours

Perfetti Van Melle aims to drive consumer engagement with the Mentos brand with the launch of its new Discovery sweets, which feature 14 different flavours.

Good agreement for Bon Accord

Scottish soft drinks brand Bon Accord has signed a new deal with Sainsbury's that will see its drinks in over 20 of the supermarket's stores in Scotland.
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series Wine Cask editions including Constantia Wine Cask Matured, Syrah Wine Cask Matured and Pineau des Charentes Wine Cask Matured. All three bottles stand on top of a wooden barrel.

Glasgow 1770 whisky experiments with wine casks

Local distiller The Glasgow Distillery has announced three limited edition single malt whiskies for Glasgow 1770 that have all finished in rare wine casks.
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