Spar stores in Scotland will focus on Scotland's unreliable weather

Spar Scotland launches ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign focusing on Scottish humour about weather

Spar stores in Scotland will focus on Scotland's unreliable weather A multi-faceted marketing campaign will run using POS, digital, radio, social and PR to promote...

Taylors Snacks celebrates first year

Perthshire-based premium snacks brand Taylors Snacks is celebrating its first full year of business noting a strong year of trading in 2023.
Pack shots of Bacardí Spiced & Coca-Cola cans.

CCEP grows Bacardí & Coca-Cola range with Spiced variant

Drinks giant CCEP has expanded on its alcoholic ready-to-drink range with the addition of its new Bacardí Spiced & Coca-Cola cans.

Bacardi makes cocktails simple

Bacardi brings the Eristoff vodka brand to the RTD market for the first time with the launch of two new fruit flavoured drinks in cans in time for Christmas.
A Squashies Strawberries & Cream Celebration Cake with a slice taken out of the cake against a pink background.

Swizzels’ first Squashies Celebration Cake heads to Tesco stores

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has teamed up with British confectioner Swizzels to launch the first ever Squashies Celebration Cake.
Punnets of Scotty Brand Golden Raspberries on a store shelf.

Scotty Brand brings rare Golden Raspberries to Asda stores

Unique home-grown fruit from Scotty Brand will be available for a limited time SCOTTISH fruit and veg brand Scotty Brand has rolled out its unique...

Disposables deadline set

Retailers have until 1 April 2025 to remove disposable vapes from their stores and make major adjustments to the overall layout for the refillable sections.
Bryce Cunningham, founder of Mossgiel Farm, stands in a field with cows behind him with a pack shot of a Mossgiel Dairy Farm Chocolate Milk bottle.

Mossgiel Farm launches zero-waste Chocolate Milk

Scottish dairy farm Mossgiel Farm has launched a new all-natural chocolate milk variant with its Mossgiel Brown Cow Milk, using a unique waste-free method.
British comedian Judi Love sits at a white table wearing a bright green top with bowl of Pink Lady apples to her right.

Pink Lady teams up with Judi Love to empower the lunch hour

Natural foods brand Pink Lady has teamed up with Loose Women star Judi Love in a new campaign to drive up sales with office workers and commuters.
Pack shots of Taylors Snacks crisps including Chilli Kick, Mature Cheddar & Onion as well as Flame Grilled Aberdeen Angus.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Taylors Snacks

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Heineken UK 'Meet the Chillers' promotion featuring people in Halloween fancy dress holding drinks from the Heineken UK portfolio.

Heineken unveils chilling Halloween campaign

Heineken UK has kicked off its new promotion for the Halloween season 'Meet the Chillers' offering retailers POS materials and a chance to win branded outfits.
Pack shots of Biona Organic Honey Spelt Puffs, Biona Organic Crispy Spelt Flakes and Biona Organic Spelt Puffs.

Biona launches new range of Spelt Cereals

Organic foods brand Biona has unveiled a trio of spelt wheat breakfast cereals to match consumer demands for natural and healthy ways to start the day.
Megan Smith, was winner of both Wholesale Local Food Champion and Employee of the Year at the Achievers Awards in 2025.

Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled

The Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for five categories at its forthcoming Achievers Awards that celebrate industry workers' successes.
Spar Renfrew was crowned Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq to discuss the store's ever-evolving off-trade selection after it was named Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Food inflation has eased for fresh food prices, especially for fruit, meat and fish, says the BRC.

Shop prices ‘fall for first time in nearly three years’

Shop prices are in deflation for the first time in almost three years – bringing hopes of a rise in footfall for retailers, says the Scottish Retail Consortium.

Mars Wrigley gets the festive feeling

Mars Wrigley has revealed its new line up for the festive season this year, with plenty of NPD for the Maltesers brand and some returning favourites.