Product shots representing brands who have ranked in the top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland.

Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2024

Market research firm Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland that have been most chosen by Scottish consumers for the 2023 calendar year.
A large venue hall hosting the Spar Scotland 2023 Awards ceremony with rows of people seated at tables with red and green lighting.

Spar Scotland is set to raise the bar this year

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has promised a groundbreaking show for its Annual Tradeshow event later this year.
Tobacco sniffer dog Boo sits next to bags filled with illegal cigarettes.

Illegal tobacco seized in the Highlands

The Highland Council Trading Standards team has uncovered a significant quantity of illicit tobacco products from a retailer in the Highlands area.
Rugby Union players Emma Wassell and Sam Skinner both drink from Highland Spring bottles in the middle of Murrayfield Stadium.

Highland Spring champions Scottish Rugby

Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has announced a new two-year partnership of Scottish Rugby to encourage healthy hydration through the sport.
Lauren Leisk's Fodilicious aims to make energy drinks for people with IBS.

Convenience in brief | Fodilicious, ScottishPower, KeyStore news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Fodilicious, ScottishPower and KeyStore.
Jonathan Kemp has announced his plans to retire from AG Barr – allowing for a smooth transition.

Kemp announces retirement from AG Barr

Industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, commercial director at AG Barr and a hugely popular figure in the convenience channel, has announced his plans to retire.
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.
Retailers should match the PMP offer to different demands across shoppers varied missions.

PMP solutions for snack times

Making the most out of your store’s PMP snacks section means offering a variety of options to suit consumers’ different shopping missions, say both KP Snacks and Rose Marketing.
Müller

Müller reviewing Scottish dairy plants

EK and Aberdeen dairies could go as firm announces major investment in Bellshill The future of two Scottish plants of Müller Milk & Ingredients is...
New packaging designs for Lees of Scotland's Snowballs and Teacakes variants.

Lees of Scotland unveils new packaging

Scottish confectioner Lees of Scotland has unveiled its new, nostalgic look across its Snowballs and Teacakes products, complete with new recipe changes.
The Mills Milk team aim to ensure that the customer experience is always good.

Dairy far from run of the Mills

Bosses at Scottish dairy business Mills Milk have been explaining how the firm can help convenience store retailers, while Delamere Dairy has been highlighting a new Salted Caramel flavour.
Pack shots of Absolut Vodka & Sprite Pineapple.

Absolut Vodka & Sprite has a tropical twist in Pineapple flavour

CCEP has expanded further on its range of alcoholic RTDs with the launch of its new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Pineapple cans.
One Stop CEO Tony Reed.

One Stop confirms Scottish expansion

Firm “excited about the level of interest from independents” TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop has officially announced that it’s bringing...
man holding flaming frying pan

Show’s hotly anticipated

A leading Scottish showcase for food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism is set to return following a four-year break due to the Covid pandemic. ScotHot23, billed as a must-attend event for all professionals involved in the sectors, will take place at the SEC in Glasgow on 8 and 9 March.
Pet treats are a major area of growth in the category, according to Mars Petcare.

Appeal to the pet shop buys

Petcare is a category where convenience retailers really can drive up profits, as it outperforms FMCG as a whole and shoppers are prepared to splash out on quality goods, according to Mars.
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.