Poppets rolls out Poppeggs Easter NPD
Chocolate brand Poppets has entered into the Easter confectionery category for 2026 with the launch of its Poppeggs chocolate sweets.
Plastic leads to Mars recall
MARS Chocolate UK is recalling a number of products produced in the Netherlands after one was found to contain plastic.
The company is recalling batches...
CCEP rolls out first on-pack promo for Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola
CCEP has announced its first ever on-pack promotion for the Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola RTD range, offering shoppers the chance to win Wembley Stadium tickets.
Sales grow but units slowing
C-stores will beat supermarkets while store expansion tails back
CONVENIENCE store sales should see significantly more growth than supermarkets’ in the next five years but...
Fuel prices were ticking down before war in Iran
Fuel and food & drink costs were in decline in the year to the end of February 2026, ahead of the outbreak of the war in Iran, says the ONS.
Research backs wider SGF role
MAGAZINES are in the habit of giving short descriptions of subjects in stories, so that new readers quickly understand the relevance of the person...
Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is open for entries
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is now open for entries, be sure to get yours in before the deadline of 22 May to be in with the chance of winning.
DRS could cost retailers £40.7m
A bottle deposit return scheme in Scotland would cost retailers upwards of £40m just to set up, according to Zero Waste Scotland.
The data was...
Madrà Excepcional unveils new Limón beer
Spanish-style lager brand Madrà Excepcional has unveiled its new Limón variant, blending the lager together with natural lemon flavourings.
2017 in review
Improvements on business rates but questions still linger over DRS, promotions, pricing and a whole lot more
Bring a spirited party with new VOGO pouches
Scottish drinks firm Young Spirits has introduced a new concept for the Scottish convenience RTD category with its new VOGO party pouch range.
DRS consultation now open
The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
CCEP supports Special Olympics with Meals that Matter
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has brought back its Meals That Matter campaign to continue its support of Special Olympics GB.
The Irn-Bru Snowman is back
The new ad brings Scottish consumers the next chapter in a tale of festive flight and increasingly frosty relations
McGhee’s Empire Biscuit joins Tesco meal deal range
McGhee's has joined the Tesco meal deal selection as its empire biscuit and caramel shortcake treats join the supermarket's mealtime promotion.
UWS prepares for the future
Asim Sarwar announces change at the top .
