Nestlé Waters appoints new managing director
Drinks firm Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages has appointed Thomas Conquet as its new managing director for the UK team.
Lavazza gets on the go in new cans
Italian coffee brand Lavazza has branched out into the canned coffee format with the launch of a new core range and limited edition protein variant.
Schweppes kicks off festive sales with Netflix’s The Gentlemen
Drinks firm Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has rolled out a new collaboration between its Schweppes brand and Netflix's TV drama The Gentlemen.
SBF GB&I enters the alcohol RTD market
Suntory Beverage & Food has entered the alcohol RTD market for the first time with the announcement it is bringing its -196 brand to the UK.
Deposit return is delayed to 2022
THE launch date for deposit return has been pushed back to the spring of 2022.
New regulations, published last month as the coronavirus crisis ramped up, have postponed the implementation of DRS. Deposit return was initially slated for a 1 April 2021 launch date.
Scotmid Scottish Favourites returns
Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op and Scotland Food & Drink have brought back the Scotmid's Scottish Favourites Competition for 2024.
Support call ahead of Scottish Budget
Industry leaders of Scotland’s retail sector have called on the Scottish Government to freeze business rates ahead of the winter budget.
Jacob’s introduces a Special range for Mini Cheddars
Snacks brand Jacob's has added to limited edition variants to its range of Mini Cheddars with the new Cheesy Specials range of crackers.
Jet grows Scottish network with Highland Fuels sites
Forecourt brand Jet has expanded across the north of Scotland with the opening of two new locations in partnership with Highland Fuels.
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 review
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.
Diet Coke debuts new Devil Wears Prada 2 design
Drinks giant CCEP has taken the Diet Coke brand to the runway with its new collaboration with upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Walker’s Shortbread unveils Mini Tin Cubes
Family-owned shortbread brand Walker's Shortbread has unveiled its new range of Mini Tin Cubes to bring a modern twist to traditional gifting.
Bladnoch unveils final dram for Waterfall Series
Bladnoch distillery has rounded off its Waterfall Series of whiskies with its new Waterfall 05 2024 Edition marking the fifth and final dram in the series.
Elements of Islay brings the heat
Independent whisky bottling firm Elements of Islay is set to heat up the Fèis Ìle whisky festival this year with its new Fireside blended whisky launch.
Biscuits for the saucers
UK consumers are a nation of tea lovers. The only other thing that could perhaps hold a flame to the beloved brew also happens to be its partner in crime, biscuits.
