Pack shots of Kinder Bueno Dark bars.

Kinder Bueno Dark delivers on dark chocolate demand

Chocolate products firm Ferrero UK has unveiled its new Kinder Bueno Dark chocolate bar, aiming to match demand for dark chocolate in the category.

Cathedral City returns to the small screen

Cathedral City aims to invite consumers to indulge in a cheese-filled meal time in its new ad 'City', which showcases ideal cheese consumption occasions.
Walkers sales hit £200m for the first time

Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time

Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time
Poster for the VK Chocolate Orange flavour with a bottle of the drink in the middle with text around it reading "Who the VK is Terry?".

VK unveils the return of its Chocolate Orange flavour

Pre-mixed cocktails brand VK has unveiled the return of its divisive Chocolate Orange flavour for the festive season, to drive up extra sales in the off-trade.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2021 – get ready for a night to remember!

The Scottish Grocer Awards are back, with a new autumn date for 2021
A bottle of Sake ONO stands against a black and white background with a wine glass next to it containing the spirit.

DrinksOne announces new partnership with Sake ONO

Authentic and high quality sake brand Sake ONO has made its way to UK shores following a new partnership with DrinksOne Brands.
Shona Robison, cabinet secretary for finance and local government, stands in Scottish Parliament in front of the Scotland flag.

ScotGov urged to support businesses in budget

The SRC has called on MSPs across the entirety of the Scottish Government to collectively agree to pass a pro-business Scottish Budget in December.
Dipoti has called for clarity, while the SGF has launched a vape recycling scheme.

UK Government opens vape debate

Industry bodies have set out to allay concerns over disposable vapes after the UK Government launched a consultation amid fears about youth vaping.
The front entrance to Stockley's Sweets Lancashire production facility.

Stockley’s Sweets moves to new purpose-built facility

Nostalgic sweets producer Stockley's Sweets has moved to a new, purpose-built facility with them ambition to enhance its production capabilities.
Pack shot of Nerds Candy Fruits.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds

Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.

Telmont invests in planet saving bottles

Champagne House Maison Telmont has broken with tradition through its innovative climate-positive use of transition glass for its bottles in a new project.
Wholesale warehouse

Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers

The Bru will get through

ter media has reported on the AG Barr strike action, Scottish Grocer wants to reassure retailers across the sector that Irn Bru deliveries will still be made.
Queue at Tesco

March boom for c-stores

Lockdown leads to more local shopping
A woman wearing Reindeer antlers holds a pack of Puffin Poo and Reindeer Poo chocolates standing inside a Scotmid store.

Scotmid scoops up Reindeer Poo treats from Shetland

Shetland delicacies Puffin Poo and its seasonal sister Reindeer Poo have landed in Scotmid stores across the country, driving up further local choice.
Tom Pook of Hovis, Dennis Williams and Sophi Williams of Premier Broadway Convenience store and actress Elaine C Smith stand on a stage at the Scottish Grocer Awards for the Community Store of the Year award win.

Awards Profile – Community Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has caught up with the team at Premier Broadway Convenience Store after their award win at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.