Colette Backwell

A new sheriff in town?

Giant retailers have been criticised over how they treat their suppliers. Now suppliers, trade associations and other retailers can raise issues with the Groceries...
Jars of Heinz Pasta Sauce are surrounded by ingredients used in making each of the sauces, the Pasta Sauces including Tomato, Sicilian Lemon and Ricotta; Tomato, Black Garlic and Roasted Garlic; and Tomato & Spicy 'Nduja.

Heinz builds Pasta Sauce range inspired by TikTok trends

Heinz has taken inspiration from culinary trends across TikTok with its new range of Pasta Sauces, aiming to make the latest foods trends more accessible.
A bottle of Popcorn Kitchen Jelly Beans lies against a red background with a bowl of chocolate covered popcorn and jelly beans to the right of it, with some of the popcorn and sweets spilling out and onto the red background.

Popcorn Kitchen brings a multi-texture snacks treat

Snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen has delivered a new multi-textured snacking experience with its new pop-at-home Jelly Beans Popcorn Kit.
Pack shots of Rockstar Energy Zero Sugar Peach cans.

Rockstar hits a key sale with new Zero Sugar Peach flavour

Energy drinks brand Rockstar Energy has hit the right keys with consumers with the launch of its new Zero Sugar Peach flavour.
First Minister John Swinney receives a bespoke bottle of whisky from Loch Lomond Group chief executive Colin Matthews.

First Minister opens Luss Distillery

First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new multi-million pound Luss Distillery, which owner Loch Lomond Group says will help boost tourism and the spirits industry.
Davel Lewis, CEO, Tesco

Troon Express goes as Tesco shuts 43

Units in Grangemouth, Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh also axed and new stores shelved as giant addresses trading problems FOUR Scottish stores are among the 43 across...
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.
A group of people taking part in the Simon Howie Puddin Race 5k run on Burns Night.

Simon Howie’s Puddin’ Race hailed as a Burns Night success

Butchery brand Simon Howie has helped to raise over £1,000 for mental health charity SAMH as part of its inaugural Puddin' Race initiaitive.
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.

Convenience in brief | Spar, FareShare and Unitas

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Spar, FareShare and Unitas' new Plan for Profit.

Minimum wage will rise in 2021

Sunak announces NLW hike and rates freeze for England THE National Living Wage will increase by 2.2% in April 2021, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced. In...
Pack shots of Elves Behavin' Badly Giant Gummy Elfie, Bonds of London Snowflakes and Candy Realms Mallow Pops.

Hancocks unveils Christmas sweets range

Hancocks has unveiled its new range of novelty Christmas sweets including additions from Bonds of London, Candy Realms and Elves Behavin' Badly.
Advert for the new Give Yourself a Diet Coke Break campaign featuring three cans of Diet Coke with people's names on them.

A Diet Coke Break with your name on it

Consumers will be able to enjoy their own personalised Diet Coke Break with new cans and bottles featuring their names and chances to win prizes.

Golden Casket spreads sweetness to scammed families

Greenock confectionery firm Golden Casket is offering scammed families a bundle of sweets after a Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience went wonky.
The limited-edition Glidin RTD from Wha Gwan.

Market News | Wha Gwan, Biona, Jammie Dodgers, Funkin Cocktails

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
A woman uses her phone to redeem rewards of Jisp's Scan & Save app with promotions highlighting the app on store shelves.

Jisp marks three years of Scan & Save

Retail tech firm Jisp has marked three years of its Scan & Save app with retailer testimonies praising the money saving service.
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