Andrew Gwynne, under-secretary for public health and prevention.

Ad ban on junk food set for 2025

The UK Government has reconfirmed plans to introduce new regulations for HFSS products, including a ban on daytime TV and a ban on paid-for online ads. 
Lifestyle image of a person pouring a can of Radnor Splash into a glass with another can next to the glass and fruit around it.

Market News | Hovis, Shaken Udder, STG, Radnor Hills

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
The PRA's annual Scottish Roadshow is free for industry members to attend.

PRA roadshow to offer insights

Scottish forecourt operators will have the chance to find out all about the latest developments in the sector at a Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) Roadshow later this month.
The Cheez-It branded Jeep, complete with DJ on the decks, proved to be a smash hit.

Cheez-It gets a cracker of an introduction

Scottish convenience retailers have ensured that American snack brand Cheez-It has enjoyed a successful launch here, with major activations taking place in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Bryce Cunningham, founder of Mossgiel Farm, stands in a field with cows behind him with a pack shot of a Mossgiel Dairy Farm Chocolate Milk bottle.

Mossgiel Farm launches zero-waste Chocolate Milk

Scottish dairy farm Mossgiel Farm has launched a new all-natural chocolate milk variant with its Mossgiel Brown Cow Milk, using a unique waste-free method.
Pac Shot of Golden Casket Rae Crawford

Sweet Sensations Golden Casket Celebrate 65 Years of Business

Golden Casket, founded in 1959 in Greenock, celebrates 65 years of making sweets like Buchanan’s, All Rounders, and Millions.
Dr Robert Graham stands in a field holding a bottle of Graham's Jersey Milk with the family's herd of cows behind him.

Graham’s goes for Gold this Christmas

Graham's The Family Dairy has gone for Gold this Christmas with a new marketing campaign with the benefits of its Gold Top Jersey Milk at its core.
Bottles of The Glendronach The Master's Anthology range stand next to the outer packaging with Ode to The Valley, Ode to The Embers and Ode to The Dark.

The Glendronach unveils ‘The Master’s Anthology’ whisky series

Highland Single Malt whisky The Glendronach has unveiled its new 'The Master's Anthology' in a bid to explore the flavours that come from sherry maturation.
Pack shot of Nanna Tate Potatoes.

From Nanna to the family table

Potatoes supplier Branston has introduced the new Nanna Tate potatoes brand, claiming to deliver a nostalgic touch for plenty of families across the UK.
Pack shots of Cadbury Easter Favourites.

Cadbury unveils its Easter range for this spring

Mondelēz International has unveiled its line-up for the Easter 2025 season, complete with returning favourites as well as new products for consumers this year.
Packs of Mars Wrigley Crispy Rolls with Milky Way Crispy Rolls, Bounty Crispy Rolls and Twix Crispy Rolls.

Mars brings a hit of nostalgia with Crispy Rolls comeback

Mars Wrigley is set to deliver a hit of nostalgia for consumers with the return of Milky Way Crispy Rolls, along with Bounty and Twix variants.
Pack shots of Arctic Frappe drinks including Caramelised Biscuit and Choc Fudge variants.

Arctic Coffee expands category with new Frappe drinks

Chilled coffee drinks brand Arctic Coffee has expanded the category with the launch of its new indulgent sub-brand Arctic Frappe.
Still image from Quaker Oats 'Deliciously Ugly' 2025 campaign featuring a Quaker Oats branded bowl of porridge with fruit in it with text reading 'Lumpy Bumpy Messy Real'.

Quaker brings porridge back to the table with new campaign

Porridge oats brand Quaker is set to appeal to the consumer demand for healthy and convenient breakfasts with its new 'Deliciously Ugly' campaign.
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.
Pack shots of Hula Hoops Smoky Bacon.

Hula Hoops expands range with new Smoky Bacon flavour

Beloved crisps brand Hula Hoops is set to expand on its line-up of flavours with the announcement of its new Smoky Bacon variant.
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, Booker, the Fed

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Booker and the Fed.