Pack shots of Terry's Mint Truffles and Terry's Chocolate Mint tablet bars.

Terry’s Chocolate builds on Mint success for Christmas

Terry's Chocolate has brought a mint of a selection for Christmas this year with two new Terry's Chocolate Mint variants for consumers.
A promotional image for the XIX Vodka brand with a cocktail serve in a XIX branded glass with a bottle of the vodka behind the glass.

XIX Vodka expands distribution with Red Star Brands partnership

XIX Vodka, created in collaboration with YouTube collective Sidemen, is set to expand its off-trade distribution through a new partnership with Red Star Brands.
Lifestyle images of the Mash Direct Carrot & Parsnip pack with the veg in a bowl on the left and the Mash Direct Brussels Sprouts with a Butter Glaze pack with the veg in a bowl. This is against a blue background with fairy lights around it all.

Trust in Mash Direct for convenience at Christmas

Mash Direct reckons it can offer consumers a more convenient way to enjoy their Christmas dinners this year through its wide selection of veg packs.
The Walker's Shortbread travel retail display in an airport's duty free section.

Walker’s Shortbread unveils travel retail campaign for Christmas

Walker's Shortbread has unveiled its new marketing campaign for the travel retail sector for Christmas this year, with Andy Murray taking centre stage.
A pack of KitKat Formula 1 Chocolate Cars as well as a single pack and a chocolate car out of its pack sit on a finish line on a racetrack.

KitKat accelerates the break with new Formula 1 chocolate car

Chocolate bar brand KitKat has unveiled its new Formula 1 Chocolate Car bars in the shape for a Formula 1 racing car in partnership with the motorsport.
PayPoint till screen displaying the functions and in-store services available to retailers.

PayPoint teams up with TikTok on new vouchers

Payment services firm PayPoint has partnered up with social media site TikTok to offer vouchers in-store which can be redeemed on the app.

Academics call for warnings

But retail and industry groups slam professors’ call for blanket drinks curbs HEALTH warnings on beer cans and wine bottles could be on the cards...

Minimum pricing challenge fails

The legal challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association and other drinks industry bodies to the law passed by the Scottish Parliament that would introduce...
Pack shots of McCoy's Coated Peanuts range with Flame Grilled Steak and Salt & Malted Vinegar variants.

McCoy’s gets nutty with new Coated Peanuts

Crisps brand McCoy's has made its debut to the nuts category with the launch of two new Coated Peanuts variants in the snacks channel.

Tobacco firm launches consumer pack info

AS plain packs which comply with rules governing cigarette and tobacco products in the UK after 20 May next year begin to appear in...
A person holds up a tub of Mackie's of Scotland Honeycomb Ice Cream with a wall of tubs of Mackie's of Scotland Traditional Ice Cream behind it.

Mackie’s record its highest ever turnover

Mackie's of Scotland has recorded its highest turnover results ever thanks to its new listings, strong marketing campaign and the warmer weather.

Industry slams DRS proposals

THE deposit return system (DRS) under consideration by the Scottish Government, that would see shops required to take in returns of many plastic, glass...
Image of an Evri branded lorry parked.

The Fed slams Evri for commission cuts

The Federation of Independent Retailers has slammed Evri's decision to cut commission rates for retailers across its 'shop-to-shop' deliveries.

Budget springs sugar tax

CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...
Pack shots of Lucozade Energy Grafruitti.

Lucozade brings back Grafruitti flavour to the shelves

Suntory Beverage & Food has announced the return of the popular Lucozade Energy Grafruitti flavour as a permanent addition to the brand's line-up.

Rates reform study begins

THE man who is heading up the examination of Scotland’s commercial rates system has named the members of his team and has asked businesses...