Heineken UK has highlighted the opportunities presented by Old Mout and Strongbow.

Heineken offers advice on cider category

Cider is big business in the UK, with NIQ data showing the category was worth £1.1billion last year, as it provides an all-year-round opportunity for convenience retailers, says Heineken UK.
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It’s almost track and trace time

Time is running out for retailers who have still to apply for identifier codes to comply with new tobacco regulations
Pack shots of Squeaky Bean Crispy Bacon Style Strips.

Squeaky Bean brings home the bacon

Meat alternatives brand Squeaky Bean looks to fill a gap in the market for plant-based meat options with its new Crispy Bacon Style Strips.
Pack shots of Bonds of London sweets with an on-pack call out for the Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir charity on packs. Variants includes Lemon Sherbets, Rhubarb & Custards, Butter Mintoes and Pear Drops.

World of Sweets teams up with Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir

World of Sweets has marked the 130th anniversary of Bonds of London with its new share bags in partnership with Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir.
Pack shots of New York Bagel Company Maple bagels.

New York Bakery Co brings a Canadian touch with Maple bagels

New York Bakery Co. has brought a Canadian touch to its Bagel range with its new limited edition flavour Sweet Maple Bagels.

Plastic leads to Mars recall

MARS Chocolate UK is recalling a number of products produced in the Netherlands after one was found to contain plastic. The company is recalling batches...
The YuBi Bar range from Bar1 Brands has two new flavours.

Market News | YuBi, Pot Noodle, Acti-Snack, Sheba

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Packets of Made for Drinks crisps sit next to bottles of Brancott Estate wine in a partnership promotion.

Made for Drink crisps opens up link sales

Gourmet crisps brand Made for Drink has teamed up with Pernod Ricard's Brancott Estate to deliver a white wine pairing with its new crisp flavours.
A promotional image for Bacardi & Coca-Cola cans with people in the top left corner partying with a shot of the can in the centre of the image. To the right the text reads 'Enjoyed Together since 1900'.

Coca-Cola serves up another classic with Bacardí and Coke cans

Drinks giant CCEP has brought the classic bar serve Bacardí & Coca-Cola to cans for the first time with the latest addition to its ARTD range.
Pack shots of Walkers Max Punchy Paprika and Jalapeno & Cheese variants with UEFA Champions League 2025 promotional activity on packs.

Walkers kicks off a new football promotion with UEFA

Walkers has continued its support of the UEFA Champions League with the announcement of its new on-pack promotion across Walkers Max packs.
The HLP team have worked with chef Gary Maclean to promote home cooking.

Healthy Living Programme provides a boost

The Healthy Living Programme's Cooking At Home campaign and events aimed at youngsters is leading to healthier results for stores and consumers.
Digital mock up of refrigerator units in a store from Danfoss.

Solutions for the planet and financial climate from Danfoss

Sustainable shopfitting solutions firm Danfoss reckons Scottish convenience retailers will benefit massively from its range of smart shop equipment.
Image of the new promotion between Sprite and Pringles Hot!

Sprite partners with Pringles in a Hot new promotion

CCEP has unveiled its latest team up with the Kellanova snacks brand Pringles Hot! and Sprite in new POS materials rolling out to convenience stores.
The IQOS ILUMA ONE is the hero product for the UK, says Philip Morris Limited.

Smoke-free world is goal for Philip Morris

Philip Morris Limited commercial operations director John Rennie explains why the IQOS ILUMA is a revolutionary product in the heated tobacco category.
BP is joining forces with the Retail Trust in a wellbeing initiative.

Convenience in Brief | BP, Post Office and phone network news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about BP, the Post Office and the UK telephone network.
The Isle of Tiree First Release single malt whisky has been crafted using traditional methods.

First legal Tiree whisky in 200 years

The Isle of Tiree Distillery has released its inaugural whisky – the first legal single malt produced on the Hebridean island in more than two centuries.