Müller plans dairy closures

Milk giant consults on East Kilbride and Aberdeen as it announces major investment in Bellshill THE future of two Müller Milk & Ingredients plants in...
Pack of Popcorn Kitchen Crunch Corn lay open on a blue background with pieces of the corn spilled out from the top of the packs.

Popcorn Kitchen goes savoury with new Crunch Corn

Snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen has made a new step in the market with the introduction of its new savoury range of snacks, Crunch Corn.
Pack shot of Seriously Spreadable Cheese Black Pepper.

Seriously spreads out to Black Pepper

Seriously Cheddar has expanded on its Spreadable Cheese range with the addition of its new Black Pepper variant to help bring an extra kick.
Tubs of Equi's ice cream variants sit against a purple background showing off the updated design, the flavours include Strawberry Cheesecake, Pistachio Swirl and Chocolate Hazelnut & Raspberry.

Equi’s unveils new look and ice cream flavours

Rutherglen-based ice cream makers Equi's have unveiled its updated look across its pack alongside three new ice cream variants exclusive to its parlours.

Social levy back on the agenda

The Scottish Government is considering resurrecting its “social responsibility” tax on alcohol retailers, following the publication of figures showing almost three-quarters of the country’s...

BuzzBallz Cocktails is going big

American cocktail brand BuzzBallz Cocktails has launched a new large format range in BuzzBallz Biggies in time for festive season parties.
Richard Wishart, Fife Creamery transport manager and Mike Canning, warehouse manager, with just a few of the 43 AEDs.

Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Fife Creamery, DRS concerns and a Yakult product rebrand.

Drinks makers get DRS alert

Drinks producers are being urged to get properly prepared for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) now.
A bottle of Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression rum sits next to its blue packaging with a sniffing glass with the rum inside.

Mount Gay rum unveils new edition in Master Blender Collection

Caribbean rum brand Mount Gay has unveiled the Seventh Edition in its Master Blender Collection with the new Mount Gay Coffey Still Expression.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema

Protect store workers

SGF looks to rekindle attempts to get emergency service link. THE Scottish Grocers Federation has called for shop workers to be given the same legal...
Packshots of Signature Action menthol capsule range in a 17-pack format.

STG UK expands on Signature Action range with 17-pack format

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has announced the latest expansion of its Signature Action menthol capsule range with the launch of a new 17-pack format.

Clan gathers new listings

Supermarket adds ales from nine Scottish brewery independents THE team that helped drive an £850,000 supermarket deal for some of Scotland’s craft breweries is planning...
Team members from IVG stand on a stage and accept the 'Innovation of the Decade' award at the Vapouround Global Awards 2025 in Dubai.

IVG picks up Innovation of the Decade gong for 4-in-1 device

British vape brand IVG has picked up the 'Innovation of the Decade' at the Vapouround Global Awards 2025 for its IVG 2400 4-in1 vape.
A illustration showing the images of women without distinct feature for International Women's Day 2025. The International Women's Day logo sits in the bottom left corner with the hashtags #AccelerateAction and #IWD2025 in the bottom right corner.

Celebrating the influential women across convenience

Scottish Grocer has recognised the strengths of women across the convenience retail industry as part of International Women’s Day celebrations this year.
Front cover of SRC's Realising the Growth Ambition: Retail industry recommendations for the 2025-26 Scottish Budget with an aimge of Kate Forbes standing in Scottish Parliament.

SRC sets out Scottish budget retail support hopes

Members of the Scottish Retailer Consortium have met with Kate Forbes MSP to highlight the support ScotGov could deliver retail in the upcoming budget.
Pack shot of Peroni Nasto Azzurro 10-pack of cans.

Peroni shakes up segment with new can format

Premium lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has shaken up the segment with its new 330ml 'stubby' can format in a bid to appeal to more young adult shoppers.