Menthol ban arrives
THE sale of menthol cigarettes will be banned from 20 May
-196 expands with new Peach flavour
SBF GB&I has launched a new Peach flavour for its alcoholic RTD brand -196 in a bid to tap into the growing demand for more peach variants in the sector.
Brewers slam DRS
SCOTLAND’S independent brewing sector could face disaster under the government’s proposed regulations for a deposit return scheme.
Independent brewers have warned that the cost and...
Fears voiced over phased generational ban
The Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) has spoken out about independent retailers’ concerns at the prospect of a phased generational ban on buying tobacco products.
White Claw rolls out new flavours for the summer
Hard seltzer brand White Claw has geared up for the summer months with the launch of two limited edition flavours in Pineapple and Passion Fruit.
Finsbury unveils first Hello Kitty celebration cake
Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its first-ever Hello Kitty celebration cake to tap into the demand for the popular character.
A Virtuous Vodka launch from Sweden
Swedish vodka brand Virtuous Vodka makes its way to UK markets as Love Drinks builds on its distribution range with its first ever vodka brand.
Reject No-Deal now
Open letter from food and drink leaders warns no-deal could spell financial disaster
SCOTLAND’S food and drink producers have warned that a no-deal Brexit could...
Maryland Cookies unveils Terry’s Chocolate Orange collab
Maryland Cookies has unveiled a new collaboration with Terry's Chocolate with its new Maryland S'wich Terry's Chocolate Orange cookies.
Bestway buys Bargain Booze
BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Mars Wrigley introduces new Gingerbread Maltesers Reindeer for Christmas 2025
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has unveiled its new range of products for the Christmas 2025 season, complete with a nostalgic flavour development.
Packing right to help save cash
Consumers will be looking at how they can save some cash across every category for the foreseeable future.
Inflated festive retail sales expected
Christmas sales for 2022 are expected to be record-breaking, according to market research firms.
Tennent’s glass act ideal for rugby fans
The latest Tennent's look and giveaway is ideal for armchair rugby fans who are following Scotland's fortunes as the team heads to the World Cup.
The Co-op buys Nisa
Nisa retailers accept offer for buying group
NISA retailers have accepted The Co-op’s £143m offer to purchase the buying group.
After a summer of speculation over...
Profit edges up at Scotmid
SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative has posted a small increase in profit and an increase in turnover in its first-half figures, despite what...








































