Product shots sit on top of a blue tartan background including Tunnock's biscuit range, Hovis Bakers Since 1886 Rustic White Bloomer loaf, Coca-Cola Original Taste Lemon and Zero Sugar Lemon, McCain Air Fryer French Fries and Lurpak Spreadable.

Top 20 FMCG Brands in Scotland overview

Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands here in Scotland for the calendar year 2023, offering some key insights c-store owners may wish to pick up on.
Pack shots of Reign Storm energy drink including Valencia Orange, Peach Nectarine and Kiwi Blend.

Reign brings in a Storm from America

Monster Energy Co is set to bring a storm to the UK as the firm launches its Reign Storm, already a popular choice with consumers in the US.
A group of IVG branded vapes.

IVG launches its first rechargeable vape devices

British vape device brand IVG has launched its first range of rechargeable vape devices with its new IVG Air range offering a chargeable pod system.
Pack shots of Nutella Ice Cream.

Nutella builds up the frozen offer with new Ice Cream tubs

Ferrero UK & Ireland has expanded its presence in the frozen category as its Nutella Ice Cream Tubs make their way to the UK market for the first time.
Turadh Distillery boss Anna Robertson, Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Scotland Food & Drink chief exec Iain Baxter at the launch of the first Scotland Food & Drink September.

First Scottish Food & Drink September launched

ScotGov minister Mairi Gougeon has launched the inaugural Scottish Food & Drink September – extending the traditional fortnight-long event to a full four weeks.
Pack shots of Vadasz Hot Sauces including Hot Pepper Sauce, Jalapeño Sauce and Kimchi Ketchup.

Vadasz spices up the sauces

Chilled pickles and kimchi brand Vadasz has brought a spicy kick to the condiment range with its new range of healthy hot sauce made using natural ingredients.
ScotGov believes the new MUP will help to cut the number of alcohol-related deaths.

New MUP ‘will do little to help’

Industry leaders have given a mixed reaction to the introduction of a higher minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol, which has come into force today.
Pack shots White Claw Blackberry cans.

White Claw rolls out Blackberry flavour for new season

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has launched a new limited edition variant for the autumn with the roll out of its new Blackberry flavour across the off-trade.
Pack shots of Bebeto Freeze Crunchy freeze-dried sweets including Peach Rings, Marshmallows and Watermelon variants.

Bebeto takes note of TikTok with freeze dried sweets

Confectionery firm Kervan Gida is set to capture demand from social media with the launch of its freeze-dried sweets Bebeto Freeze Crunchy.
Pack shots of Whitley Neill gin including Original London Dry and Rhubarb & Ginger bottles.

UK votes for the top gin brand

Premium gin brand Whitley Neill has been voted as the number one gin brand in the UK, according to a new survey from Sevanta Brandvue.
National Lottery operators stand at their tills to mark the landmark £50billion raised for good causes through the National Lottery.

National Lottery retailers help to give back

Allwyn has announced that £50billion has been raised to support good causes since the National Lottery first started in November 1994.
Drummond Miller, owner of KeyStore More Dalkeith, is delighted to be the first winner in Allwyn's Share the Win initiative.

Scots retailer is first winner in new National Lottery scheme

Allwyn has launched a new rewards initiative, called "Share the Win", that turns National Lottery retailers into winners when they sell a high-value winning ticket or Scratchcard, with the first winner being a Scottish forecourt operator.
Pack shots of Betty Crocker Cookies for Santa kits.

Betty Crocker unwraps new Cookies for Santa kit

Betty Crocker is set to deliver some memorable baking experiences for the whole family with its new Cookies for Santa Cookie Kits.
Scottish c-store owners were among the winners at the first Allwyn Local Retail Champions Awards.

Convenience, consumers and communities win cash

Allwyn has been ensuring that c-store owners as well as consumers can win with them, while Spar Scotland has been celebrating a year of making donations to good causes.
A bottle of Brunette Coffee Liqueur stands next to an Espresso Martini cocktail serve with coffee beans between the two.

Love Drinks adds in the French Brunette to liqueur range

Global drinks firm Love Drinks has added a new liqueur option to its range of drinks with the new French Brunette Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur.
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally mascot Maddie stands outside of Nisa Local store during a store opening event.

Nisa donates over £1million through its charity

Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally managed to raise over £1million during 2024, cementing the fascia as a cornerstone of community support.