Pack shots of Lurpak Chilli & Garlic butter.

Lurpak expands with new Chilli & Garlic butter

Butter brand Lurpak has rolled out its new flavour with the launch of its Chilli & Garlic butter packs as the brand aims to simplify mealtimes.
RBS branch

Report finds RBS hurt businesses

Bank squeezed SMEs in wake of financial crisis
Soft drinks brand Capri-Sun is set to bring a Festival Feeling to the category with the launch of its new on-pack promotion for the 330ml pouch format.

Capri-Sun turn up summer vibes with new campaign

Soft drinks brand Capri-Sun is set to bring a Festival Feeling to the category with the launch of its new on-pack promotion for the 330ml pouch format.

Licence renewal will be ‘disaster’

Lawyer says process should be delayed
Packs of XQS The Menthol, The Peppermint and The Spearmint sit in a snowy field with mint leaves around them.

XQS introduces new mint nicotine pouch range

STG UK has unveiled its XQS Mint range, with four new SKUs offering consumers greater choice in flavour as well as nicotine strength levels.
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Digital tax date is almost here

ACS call for a one year delay is denied
Petrol Pumps

Fuel duty freeze extended for rest of the year

The UK Government has announced its plans to postpone its 5p fuel duty increase as conflict in the Middle East push fuel prices to a new high.
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No deal hits grocery hard

A 'No Deal' Brexit will spell disaster for grocery prices, according to trade union GMB .
Bottles of the Ben Lomond Gin redesign for 2026 are lined up on a wooden pier.

Ben Lomond Gin unveils new bottle design

Premium Scottish gin brand Ben Lomond Gin has unveiled a new bottle design across its entire range in a bid to strengthen its presence on shelves.
Post Office sign

More cash access

THE Post Office has increased access to cash for those affected by coronavirus. Post Office has made two of its products – Payout Now and...
Pack shots of East St Deli Chicken & Bacon, Cheese & Onion and Tuna Mayo sandwiches.

Kepak unveils new East St Deli sandwich range

Food-to-go products firm Kepak has launched its new East St Deli brand offering retailers a selection of sandwiches with longer shelf-lives.
Colin Smith

SWA welcomes grants but warns more is needed

The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed additional Covid-19 grant support from the Scottish Government, but warned it does not go far enough
The Scottish Grocers' Federation Mini Summit panel discussed the problems caused by illegal traders.

Call to crack down on illicit traders

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has urged First Minister John Swinney to follow Westminster plans to close down illicit stores for up to a year and it wants a special taskforce to tackle the problem.

Support for local suppliers

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new local sourcing project in a bid to engage its members with more Scottish producers
Chupa Chups believes its new one-metre Sour Belt will help drive impulse sales in the important singles fixture.

Chupa Chups rolls out one-metre Sour Belt

Popular confectionery brand Chupa Chups reckons it's putting in the hard yards for convenience retailers with the launch of its one-metre Sour Belt, which it believes will drive impulse sales.

SGF pushes back on judicial review claims

Trade association says speculation is factually incorrect THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has said it is not currently pursuing a judicial review into the Scottish Government's...