Gumi Yum Surprise rolls out to UK wholesaler
New Zealand confectionery brand and TikTok sensation Gumi Yum Surprise is set to launch to the UK market due to a new deal with World of Sweets and Bobby's.
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.
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.
SRC calls for business rates freeze
SRC calls on Mackay to forgo inflationary rise
Scotmid Co-op makes a life-saving donation to St Andrew’s First Aid
Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid Co-op has marked 10 years of partnership with St Andrew's First Aid with a generous £5,000 donation to the charity.
C-stores set to reach £49bn
Symbols grow 5.1% as multiples outnumber indies
The UK convenience retail market should be worth £49 billion by 2019, growing by over 30% over...
Beaker’s nostalgia trip
Tracy Beaker star will feature in a series of ads for Fruit-tella.
Scotfresh aims for 15 stores
INDEPENDENT c-store chain Dynamic Retail, the company behind Scotfresh, has revealed plans to have 15 stores under the fascia by this time next year.
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Tragic toll of Post Office Horizon scandal
The human cost of the Post Office Horizon scandal has been laid bare by the widow of a postmaster, who says he died as a direct result of the stress caused by the flawed system.
Equi’s scoops up Great Taste Awards for ice cream range
Hamilton-born ice cream brand Equi's Ice Cream has scooped up 11 stars across seven of its products at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.
McVitie’s brings some tropical flavour to its Jamaica Ginger Cake
McVitie’s brings some tropical flavour to its Jamaica Ginger Cake
Carling expands with Black Label offering
Lager brand Carling has unveiled its new premium drink for its portfolio with the roll out of its new Black Label lager, providing trade-up sales opportunities.
Profit grows as like for likes fall
Display ban and poor weather hold back store sales
WHOLESALER and symbol group owner Booker has announced a rise in profits but a fall in...
Barr and Lees tap into national pride
Well-known Scottish brands Barr Soft Drinks and confectioner Lees have been speaking about their hopes to boost sales as excitement builds for the Euros, with the national team taking on Germany in the opening match on 14 June.
Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay
Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
HFSS proposals revealed
THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans to restrict promotions and limit the display of food and drink that is deemed high in fat, salt...




































