Top 50 Scottish Brands 2023

Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland for 2023 (excluding alcohol).

DRS delayed until 2025

Scottish Government has delayed DRS until October 2025 following doubts over the scheme's viability after UK Government removed glass from the scheme.
A plane flies in the sky with pack shots of Yazoo Strawberry £1.29 PMP 400ml bottle as well as Yazoo Thick N' Creamy Chocolate bottle as part of a new in-depot competition for the brand.

Yazoo offers retailers the chance to jet off on holiday

Flavoured milk drinks brand Yazoo is offering five lucky retailers the chance to jet off on holiday in its new in-depot promotion for its PMP range.
A bottle of Popcorn Kitchen Peter Pigs lies down on a pink background with a bowl that has chocolate covered popcorn and pieces of pig shaped strawberry chocolate with both the chocolate and popcorn lying around the bowl as well.

Popcorn Kitchen pops Peter Pigs on the menu

Gourmet popping popcorn brand Popcorn Kitchen has rolled out its latest indulgent Kit with the new Peter Pigs, featuring Strawberry chocolate pig shapes.
Pack shot of Ritz crackers 2024 festive packs.

Christmas packs on the Ritz

Savoury biscuit brand Ritz has unveiled its new festive limited-edition packs for the Christmas period this year, offering shoppers a chance to bag £10k.
Celebrity Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo – a familiar face on UK TV cookery programmes – is to launch a Mutti Pasta Sauces tour to major British cities.

Celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo fronts Mutti campaign

Celebrity Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo – a familiar face on UK TV cookery programmes – is to launch a Mutti Pasta Sauces tour to major British cities.
Sir Anwar Pervez, founder of Bestway Group.

Sir Anwar Pervez honoured with birthday tea with their majesties King Charles and Queen...

Founder of Bestway Group Sir Anwar Pervez was invited to join Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Royal Box at Royal Ascot Races.
Pack shots of Starbucks Frappuccino Sip of Joy Caramel Brownie Flavour and Starbucks Summer Escape Limited Edition Pistachio Flavour Chilled Coffee.

Starbucks unveils new pistachio coffee RTD

Chilled coffee brand Starbucks has unveiled a new pistachio flavour for its Summer Escape Chilled Coffee and a vibrant new look for the Sip of Joy drink.
Advert for the Jam Shed 2025 competition 'The Jammy Drop" offering people the chance to win a share of £20,000.

Win a share of £20k with Jam Shed competition

Australian wine brand Jam Shed is offering consumers the chance to win a share of a massive £20,000 as part of its latest on-pack promotion.

Scotland’s top brands: 7. Mackie’s of Scotland

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand number seven.
The new Nisa Local in Marchmont, Edinburgh, opened by Ashok Pothugunta.

Nisa helps to deliver expansion

Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.

Will you have to tell shoppers to cut down?

Drinks retailers and others may be expected to contribute to decreasing alcohol consumption in Scotland if a Scottish Parliament committee’s recommendation is taken up. The Local...
Daniel Johnson, Colin Smith and Richard Lochhead at the Holyrood reception.

Scottish wholesalers make parliamentary delivery

Politicians have been given an insight into all channels of Scotland’s food and drinks sector during a Scottish Wholesale Association parliamentary reception at Holyrood.
Retailers can. take advantage of the growing popularity of air fryers across the frozen section with the likes of McCain's products.

Air fryer out the financial worry

Frozen potato foods brand McCain is keen to ensure that retailers can make the most out of the wildly popular consumer trend for air fryers with its own McCain Air Fryer Quick & Crispy range.
Natalie Lightfoot, store owner at Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston, stands wearing a Cheez-It branded jacket with an advert for the brand behind her with a picture of the post for International Women's Day 2025.

International Women’s Day – Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
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.