The Angelic Safetylicious Banana & Chocolate Oat Squares.

Lunchbox treats from Angelic and Maryland for school kids

Scottish Grocer highlights two brands - Angelic and Maryland - whose sweet treats will be ideal for children's lunchboxes as they return to school.

Tipples and drams on the night in

New drinks coming to the market for the first time that eager consumers may wish to pick up to enjoy a tipple during their big nights in.

Market News | Mr Kipling, Pepsi, Limoncello Di Capri, Hovis

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Rewards from JET

Phillips 66 Limited has been giving Scottish motorists the chance to win some prizes at the pumps as part of its latest campaign for JET fuel.
Premier Cupar Store bagged the Independent Retailer of the Year honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022

The final profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 saw us catching up with our Independent Retailer of the Year – Premier Cupar Store – and discussing the importance of keeping the customer happy.
Headshot of Lesley Ann Gray

Scotland’s top brands facing challenges of changing habits

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
The Golden Wonder brand is expanding its £1 PMP range.

Golden Wonder grows its £1 PMP range

The Tayto Group reckons it will help build profits across the snacking aisle in the new year with the launches in its Golden Wonder £1 PMP range.
Mandy with a treasured photo of her and Steve, and Steve with their youngest girl.

Tragic toll of Post Office Horizon scandal

The human cost of the Post Office Horizon scandal has been laid bare by the widow of a postmaster, who says he died as a direct result of the stress caused by the flawed system.

Scottish Government set to give Minimum Unit Pricing update

A HOLYROOD health minister is due to tell MSPs this afternoon what the Scottish Government's proposals are for alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP).

Scotland sets out HFSS restrictions

The Scottish Government has set out its proposals on HFSS products across the country, eyeing tougher restrictions than those in place for the rest of the UK.
Product of the Year has rolled out its consumer-voted winners for 2024, highlighting some key Scottish trends in the process.

Product of the Year winners for 2024

The annual Product of the Year winners have been officially revealed for 2024, with some key items included in the range for convenience store retailers to stock up on.
Delamere says its flavoured milks can be a popular choice in the food to go aisle.

Delamere points to popularity of flavoured milks

Dairy firm Delamere reckons c-store retailers can drive sales from its flavoured milks, which have enjoyed long-standing popularity and success.

Rubicon Raw is back on Boardmasters

Barr Soft Drinks energy brand Rubicon Raw has kicked off its partnership with Boardmasters Festival for the third year running with 60 tickets up for grabs.
Childhood friends Tony Stone and Bob Arnott founded the Stoats porridge oats brand.

Stoats takes pride in local roots

Heritage and provenance sit at the heart of the Stoats porridge oats brand as the firm has set out why being a proud Scottish business sets it apart from its rivals.
Flavours, formats and provenance should all be considered for the freezer range, says Mackie's of Scotland.

Mackie’s of Scotland offers frozen treats advice

Ice cream firm Mackie's of Scotland has been offering top tips to retailers about what treats to stock in store freezers as consumers gear up for the summer.

Cadbury kicks off footie promotion

Mondelēz International has kicked off its Cadbury FC promotion ahead of the incoming summer of sport with an on-pack promo across Cadbury and Maynards products.