Food and drink sector builds on economic growth
A new report has found that the Scottish food and drink sector is now the largest manufacturing sector across the whole of the country.
Barr jobs could go
SOFT Drinks firm AG Barr is consulting employees and could shed 90 jobs by the end of next January as a result of a...
Tropicana taps into functional drinks with Hydrate+
Fruit juice brand Tropicana has launched a new range of functional drinks with its new Tropicana Hydrate+ selection of juices.
A rates hike that’s too hot to handle
Rateable value hike is a real blow for Polmont retailer who saw his bill soar after installing an air conditioning unit in his store
POLMONT...
Jacob’s launches new Mini Cheddars for World Cup
Snacks brand Jacob's Mini Cheddars has unveiled new limited edition flavours to tie in with the upcoming summer of sport and Fifa World Cup.
Nisa board recommends Co-op offer
The Co-op has offered to buy 100% of Nisa shares for up to £137.5m
THE Co-op Group has made an offer to purchase Nisa, which...
Kerrygold grows in dairy category with new Cream Cheese
Irish butter brand Kerrygold has introduced a new Cream Cheese variant to its line-up marking a move into a new dairy sub-category for the brand.
Prepare for new pricing regime
MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
Deli Kitchen undergoes major rebrand
Well-known flatbread brand Deli Kitchen has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its launch into supermarkets with a major refresh.
Competition concerns over Sainsbury’s Asda deal
Competition watchdog launches investigation
Time to act on Tobacco & Vapes Bill says Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands has highlighted that store owners still have time to prepare for the introduction of new rules as a result of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill coming into force.
Stakeholders get further say on DRS
THE Scottish Government has assembled a team of key stakeholders to provide advice on DRS implementation.
Launched at Highland Spring’s Blackford facility, the Deposit Return...
Fuel theft shows no sign of slowing, says Forecourt Eye
Forecourt Eye has reported another spike in the number of fuel theft incidents across the UK as drivers continue to exploit forecourt locations.
Promo ban slammed
Retailers voiced their concerns over proposed promotions restrictions at the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group for convenience stores
Oven Pride revamps its range with new products and new look
Household cleaning brand Oven Pride has unveiled a complete rebrand across its range alongside the introduction of a trio of new trigger spray products.
Pushing for shopworker protection
THE SCOTTISH Grocers Federation has renewed calls for the Scottish Parliament to introduce greater protections for retail workers under the law.
In a letter to...
