Members of the GroceryAid Scotland board stand at a table at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 to raise funds for the charity.

Changes ahead for GroceryAid Scotland

GroceryAid Scotland is set for some changes as co-chairs Peter Steel and Jim Harper announce they are stepping down from their roles.
The SGF Healthy Living Programme team stand holding a two balloon and a zero balloon together in front of HLP branded stands.

Healthy Living Programme marks 20 years

The Healthy Living Programme has marked 20 years of its service and working alongside convenience retailers to help deliver the healthier eating message.
A person working at a silo at the MiAlgae production facility.

Eden Mill partners with MiAlgae

Independent distillery Eden Mill has partnered with biotech firm MiAlgae to help produce a sustainable source of Omega-3-rich microalgae.
Pack shots of Flash cleaning products including Flash Dust Magnet Mrs Hinch Vacay Vibes, Flash Spray Wipe Hinched and Flash All-Purpose Cleaner Cosy Season.

UK’s top cleaning brand revealed

Product of the Year has found the UK's top cleaning brand alongside the most important factors behind their purchases of cleaning products.
Pack shots of Four Loko Black cans.

Four Loko unveils new Black edition

Premium RTD brand Four Loko has announced its latest limited edition flavour with the Black variant, offering consumers a kiwi based fruity flavour.
Pack shots of Cadbury Creme Eggs.

Cadbury kicks off Creme Egg activation

Mondelēz International is encouraging retailers to get inventive with their Cadbury Creme Egg displays this Easter in its new competition.

Mills Milk offers essentials help

Providing essential products and backing that up with social media marketing are key to driving footfall and sales, reckons dairy business Mills Milk.

Anger at rates relief decision

Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed Holyrood ministers for failing to provide the same 40% rates relief being enjoyed by retailers in England and Wales.
Pack shots of KLAR nicotine pouches including Mint Regular and Citrus Regular.

Klar pouches head to UK stores

Swedish nicotine pouch brand Klar has made its debut in the UK, offering consumers more variety in the ever-expanding nicotine subcategory.
Stills being installed at Eden Mill Distillery with a large window in the background overlooking a waterfront landscape.

Eden Mill takes next step with new stills installed at distillery

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has taken the next step towards its first new make spirit with the installation of its new stills at the St Andrews distillery.
Boxes of Pep & Lekker crackers along with the crackers themselves have been scattered across a grey background including the Original Mixed Seed Crackers and Rosemary Mixed Seed Crackers.

Pep & Lekker introduces functional cracker range

Natural foods brand Pep & Lekker has bolstered the added health benefits category with its new range of functional cracker options.
Headshot of Stephane Berset, UK general manager at JTI UK.

JTI appoints new general manager for the UK

Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
A bottle of Madrí Excepcional Zero stands on a table with a bowl of olives to the right and a bowl of cheese stuffed tomatoes to the left with a Madrí Excepcional branded glass behind the bottle.

Madrí Excepcional launches Zero alcohol beer

Spanish-style lager brand Madrí Excepcional has entered the low- and no-alcohol market with the launch of its new Madrí Excepcional Zero 0.0% beer.
Tobacco sniffer dog Rosie sits in front of an Aberdeen City Council van with a bag of illegal tobacco products.

Illegal tobacco haul in Aberdeen raid

Nearly 300 illicit nicotine products have been seized from two stores in the Aberdeen area by the Trading Standards Scotland team.
Laura McDiarmid, Vikas Sud, Shamly Sud, Guna Sud and Elaine C Smith all stand on the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 stage whilst Shamly holds a trophy for The Innovation Award 2024.

Awards Profile – The Innovation Award

Scottish Grocer has caught up with the team at Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Wishaw after their award win at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Abby and her mum are hoping to holiday in Asia following her massive prize win.

Scottish winner for Spar Frozen Fortunes

Spar has unveiled the lucky shoppers who have grabbed the £10,000 Frozen Fortunes grand prize, with the Scottish winner invited to Spar Renfrew to receive a cheque.