A Biffa branded waste disposal truck is parked outside of a building.

Biffa takes legal action against ScotGov over DRS

Waste management firm Biffa has confirmed it is seeking legal action against the Scottish Government following the collapse of the deposit return scheme.
Rachel Reeves, chancellor of the exchequer, stands at a podium delivering a speech with a TV screen featuring her to her left.

ACS warns of £634m cost from Budget

The ACS has warned of a massive hike in costs for c-store owners of £634million should certain policy changes be implemented in the Autumn Budget.
A can of Vault City Black Grape Buckie V.2 stands next to a glass filled with the sour beer in front of the ruins of a church building.

Buckie-inspired beer returns from the Vault

Sour beer brewer Vault City has a boozy match-up for Scottish consumers across the country with the return of its Buckfast tonic wine inspired sour beer.
Pack shots of Lucozade Energy Grafruitti.

Lucozade brings back Grafruitti flavour to the shelves

Suntory Beverage & Food has announced the return of the popular Lucozade Energy Grafruitti flavour as a permanent addition to the brand's line-up.
Pack shots of Poppets Poppeggs 80g packs.

Poppets rolls out Poppeggs Easter NPD

Chocolate brand Poppets has entered into the Easter confectionery category for 2026 with the launch of its Poppeggs chocolate sweets.

Convenience not in our plan says Lidl

Discounter says news reports of small shops are off the mark NATIONAL newspaper reports suggesting low-priced grocery chain Lidl plans to open convenience stores have...

Barista Bar marks 50th Scottish installation

Premium coffee-to-go offer Barista Bar has celebrated its 50th machine installation in Scotland, marking a successful first year for the business in north of the border.
Cans of West Coast Cooler Original and West Coast Cooler Sunburst stand on a watery surface with a passionfruit and peach standing next to them.

West Coast Coolers land across Scottish shelves

Irish ready-to-drink brand West Coast Cooler has hit shelves across Scotland's off-trade sector as its two Original and Sunburst variants roll out across the UK.

Sneak in energy with World of Sweets

Sneak Energy is set to roll out to convenience stores as confectionery giant World of Sweets has acquired exclusive distribution for the energy drink brand.

Heverlee has a foxy new look

An updated new look for Heverlee lager has hit shelves across the off-trade as the brand aims to offer a more premium look to consumers through the brand.
A woman accesses lockets at an InPost Locker site.

InPost acquires Yodel delivery service

Postal services firm InPost has acquired parcel delivery company Yodel in a move that further consolidates the firm's leading market position in the UK.
Pack shots of Doritos Flamin' Hot Nacho Cheese.

Doritos brings Flamin’ Hot Nacho Cheese to UK shelves

Snacks brand Doritos has unveiled its new Flamin' Hot Nacho Cheese flavour following its runaway success across the pond in the US.
Front cover of SRC's Realising the Growth Ambition: Retail industry recommendations for the 2025-26 Scottish Budget with an aimge of Kate Forbes standing in Scottish Parliament.

SRC sets out Scottish budget retail support hopes

Members of the Scottish Retailer Consortium have met with Kate Forbes MSP to highlight the support ScotGov could deliver retail in the upcoming budget.
Pack shots of Doritos Gingerbread, Walkers Emmental Cheese, Walkers Beef Wellington and Walkers Sensations Honey Glazed Ham are all against a Christmas tree background design.

Walkers’ Christmas flavours roll out with Doritos Gingerbread

PepsiCo has unveiled its festive line-up for Christmas 2025, complete with a sweet touch for the Doritos brand with the new Doritos Gingerbread flavour.

Edinburgh-based bakery Saltire Patisserie walks off with Diet & Health Award at Food and...

Scottish bakery Saltire Patisserie was the winner of FDF Awards’ Diet & Health Award for its initiative to reduce salt content in its wholemeal bloomers and bagels.

Impulse up tobacco down at Filshill

GROWTH of its KeyStore convenience store brand, tight cost controls across the business and a good performance by its international division saw independent Glasgow-based...