Food and drink leaders launch net zero strategy

THE Scotland Food & Drink Partnership (SFDP) has launched a new roadmap that sets out a path to net zero emissions for Scotland’s food...
Renowned Scottish convenience retailer Moira Dean, who has worked at Premier @ DUSA for nearly 10 years, has announced she is leaving the channel at the end of July.

Moira Dean quits convenience channel

Renowned Scottish convenience retailer Moira Dean, who has worked at Premier @ DUSA for nearly 10 years, has announced she is leaving the channel at the end of July.
A still image from the 'See the Squashies side of life' ad campaign for Swizzels with a woman walking down a street with inflatable characters near her. Packs of Swizzels Squashies variants are also included in the imagery.

Swizzels pushes Squashies range in new TV ad campaign

British confectionery firm Swizzels has rolled out a new marketing campaign around its Squashies variants in a bid to drive up awareness for the range.
Grocery Aid staff charity auction

GroceryAid aims to grow charity in 2023

Organisers for GroceryAid have set out ambitious plans to grow the charity’s presence in Scotland during 2023.
A pack of Fairfields Farm Honey Roasted Chestnut & Sage crisps sits next to a bowl with crisps in it with some Christmas decorations around the two.

Fairfields Farm brings back popular Christmas crisps

Crisps brand Fairfields Farm has announced the return of its limited edition Honey Roasted Chestnut & Sage flavour crisps for the 2026 season.
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Packing right to help save cash

Consumers will be looking at how they can save some cash across every category for the foreseeable future.
Paula Middleton, head of marketing at CJ Lang & Son, stands with the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit holding a cheque for £10,000.

Spar Scotland donates £13k to local causes

Local charity groups across Scotland have received grants from Spar Scotland through the symbol's Community Cashback scheme.

MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
McVitie's is making its way to the festive chocolate aisle with the new Jaffa Elf and Penguin Milk Chocolate Treats.

McVitie’s introduces Jaffa Elf and Penguin Milk Chocolate Treats

McVitie's is making its way to the festive chocolate aisle for 2026 with the new Jaffa Elf and Penguin Milk Chocolate Treats.

Cookies and tea – the healthier way

Jnck Bakery and Britvic have each been shouting out about their healthier products that will still taste like real treats.
Members of the Spar Scotland team hold banners for the Great Big Giveaway promotion while standing in front of a Spar Scotland delivery truck with the campaign's livery across it.

Spar Scotland kicks off Great Big Giveaway promo

Symbol group Spar Scotland has kicked off a new six-week promotion called the Great Big Giveaway offering shoppers the chance to win from a £50k prize pot.
Red Bull reckons having the right range will ensure a shop's energy drinks section is ready to meet summer demands.

Build up energy drinks for summer, says Red Bull

Energy drinks giant Red Bull offers advice to convenience retailers on how to ensure shoppers can easily get what they want in the category.
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons with the Children in Need 2026 promotion on packs.

Cadbury reunites with Children in Need

Chocolate brand Cadbury has announced the return of its on-pack promotion with BBC Children in Need across its sharing bag formats.

Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion

Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, director at GHSL, and Leigh McCarter, store manager at Premier Racetrack Pitstop Bearsden, following the award win.
Pack shots of Cadbury Crunchie Duo.

Cadbury launches Crunchie Duo packs

Chocolate brand Cadbury has introduced its Crunchie variant to the Duo format, tapping into strong consumer demand for the brand.
Suntory Beverage & Food is running its popular Win the Weekend competition again.

Retailers’ chance to win with drinks firms

Both Suntory Beverage & Food and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners are giving c-store retailers the chance to win in competitions they are running.