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...
Advertising image for the launch of Carling Black Label featuring a pack shot of its can with text that reads 'New Premium British Lager'.

Carling expands with Black Label offering

Lager brand Carling has unveiled its new premium drink for its portfolio with the roll out of its new Black Label lager, providing trade-up sales opportunities.

Charity says check it out

GroceryAid backs benefits awareness campaign INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid is urging all retail staff who are facing hard times to take advantage of Benefits Awareness Month....
Pack shots of Dr Pepper Cream Swirl 330ml cans and 500ml bottles.

Dr Pepper fizzes up new Cream Swirl flavour

Flavoured carbonate brand Dr Pepper has unveiled its latest limited edition flavour with the launch of its new Dr Pepper Cream Swirl variant.

Transactions up at PayPoint

Cap-cutting payments services firm adds 395 British and Irish outlets in first quarter Payments services firm PayPoint, which has been heavily criticised by many retailers...
Michelle Henchoz, managing director at Forecourt Eye.

Retail Game Changers: Forecourt Eye

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.

Winners Gallery – Grocer Awards 2016

Industry Achievement Award The Industry Achievement Award presented by Loch Lomond Group owner Colin Matthews and Scottish Grocer Managing Editor Patrick Duffy Saleem Sadiq, Managing Director,...
Pack shots of Häagen-Dazs ice cream tubs in Chocolate Brownie, Matcha Green Tea and Tiramisu flavours.

Häagen-Dazs shakes up freezers with three new ice creams

Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has unveiled a trio of limited edition variants set to hit freezers across the UK in time for the warmer summer months.

Added Irn

First new Bru in 35 years as Barr launches Xtra IRN-BRU, Scotland’s most valuable non-alcoholic Scottish food and drink brand has a whole new style...
Pack shots of Fox's Crunch Creams Chocolate & Vanilla.

Fox’s rolls out new Chocolate & Vanilla Crunch Creams

Biscuits firm Fox's Burton's Companies has unveiled a new Chocolate & Vanilla flavour for its popular Crunch Creams range of biscuits.

MUP will hit over half of drinks

MORE than half of off-trade alcohol sold in Scotland is being sold for less than 50p a unit, the figure set for minimum unit...
Pack shots of Forest Feast Matcha Chocolate Almonds.

Forest Feast rolls out new Matcha Chocolate Almonds

Snacking brand Forest Feast has unveiled its new Matcha Chocolate Almonds packs in a bid to deliver a more permissible indulgent treat to the market.

Clamping down on proxy purchasing

POLICE Scotland is targeting adults purchasing alcohol for underage children in North Lanarkshire this month as part of its ongoing ‘You’re asking for it’ campaign.
Pack shots of Radnor Splash new designed bottles for 2026.

Radnor Splash unveils new look and flavours

Bottled water brand Radnor Splash has unveiled two new variants to its line-up along with a new look to improve standout across the shelf.
Wilson Rea (pictured) recently converted his Lanark shop to KeyStore More.

KeyStore More brand has official launch

WHOLESALER JW Filshill has officially unveiled its new KeyStore More fascia with 11 stores
Pack shots of Nerds Gummy Clusters Cherry Lemonade.

Nerds Gummy Clusters introduces new Cherry Lemonade flavour

Nerds is set to tap into the demand for sour fruity confectionery with the new Cherry Lemonade flavour launch for the Gummy Clusters range.