Packs of KitKat Sharing Bars Brownie and Milk Chocolate flavour sit on a wooden tray.

KitKat expands sharing bar range with two new flavours

Chocolate bar brand KitKat has introduced two new flavours to its sharing bar range with the additions of a new Brownie variant as well as a Milk Chocolate bar.
Promotional image for Irn-Bru's summer competition featuring bottles of Irn-Bru, Diet Irn-Bru and Irn-Bru XTRA on a beach.

Irn-Bru kicks off phenomenal summer promotion

Irn-Bru is set to kick off its new summer promotion this August, offering consumers the chance to bag some goodies ideal for the sun.
A can of Vault City Splendiferous Slime stands amongst green fruit with green slime on top of the can whilst the beer is poured out into a Vault City glass behind the can.

Vault City dials up sour tastes with Marvellous Liquids range

Edinburgh-based sour beer brewer Vault City has introduced its new Marvellous Liquids range to push sour beer flavour and textures to a new level.
A bottle of Thatchers Blood Orange 0.0% stands on a white podium with blood oranges around it with a sunny background.

Thatchers introduces new Blood Orange 0.0% cider

Family cider makers Thatchers has reinvigorated the low/no alcohol category with the launch of its new Thatchers Blood Orange 0.0% cider.

Barr set to heat up sales in soft drinks

AG Barr is pushing retailers to capitalise on the summer heat this year with its wide range of brands to help appeal to a number of consumer desires.
Wholesale warehouse

Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers
Bottles of milk-based drinks lined up in a chiller shelf.

Soft drinks levy charges to change

The UK Government has announced changes to how the sugar tax levy will be applied to soft drinks and has removed the exemption on milk-based drinks as well.
A pack of Fairfields Farm Honey Roasted Chestnut & Sage crisps sits next to a bowl with crisps in it with some Christmas decorations around the two.

Fairfields Farm brings back popular Christmas crisps

Crisps brand Fairfields Farm has announced the return of its limited edition Honey Roasted Chestnut & Sage flavour crisps for the 2026 season.
Global Brands aims to cater to the demand for higher ABV drinks with be. cocktails.

Global Brands pushes be. RTD cocktails

Global Brands has been providing insights into the RTD category – and has shouted out its new be. range that matches consumer desires for ready-to-drink cocktails.

UK DRS plans revealed

DEFRA unveils plans for potential UK-wide scheme WITH Scotland’s deposit return scheme still under consultation, the UK Government has published its own DRS plans. The UK...
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.
FMCG retail sales data expert Talysis has revamped its website to improve the user experience.

Convenience in brief | Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint.
BAT is calling for a retail licence to sell vapes – similar to one for alcohol and tobacco.

BAT urges regulation over vapes

British American Tobacco is pushing the UK Government to introduce new legislation for the vaping industry to avoid an outright ban on disposables.
Gin Bothy owner Kim Cameron is delighted to make it to Hollywood.

New gins ready to hit off-trade

Three Scottish gin brands have new offerings that convenience store retailers might want to consider adding to their off-trade shelves.

Chapel Down calls for a Chardonnay Renaissance

Chapel Down is out to change consumer perceptions about wine with the launch of its new Chardonnay 2023 in a bid to create a 'Chardonnay Renaissance'.

Tunnock’s stands ready to deliver for shoppers

Tunnock's reckons it stands ready to deliver consistency in quality to its customers, calling on its over 130 years of experience.