Asim Sarwar, managing director of United Wholesale Scotland, top, says nothing will be the same in Glasgow wholesaling after his firm’s expanded Maxwell Road depot opens in coming weeks. But giant competitor Batleys, right, is thought by industry insiders to be about to gain a Glasgow city site too.

United takes M9 as turnover rises

Expanding wholesaler buys central Scotland C&C and reports £10m revenue increase.   Glasgow-based wholesaler United Wholesale (Scotland) has acquired M9 Cash & Carry in Falkirk as...

Bar back for good

Cadbury's newest product release involves one of its oldest brands: Cadbury Bournville Orange

Celebrating the girders

IRN-BRU brand owner AG Barr says the big-selling brand and many of its other soft drinks play a key role in impulse stores across...
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Frozen and ready when they are

FROZEN food firm Birds Eye reckons its range of Chicken Chargrills is particularly well-suited to big-night-in occasions. They’re versatile and available in original style...
Bells Vegan Scotch Pies

Vegan version of a classic

Bells has launched a vegan alternative to its scotch pie

All the flavour half the sugar

Nairn’s launches healthier biscuit .
Premier Foods Pokemon promotion

Gotta catch ‘em all

Premier Foods has launched a new on-pack promotion in collaboration with Japanese gaming, TV and film sensation Pokémon.

McVitie’s drives its minis

JAFFA Cakes and Galaxy chocolate are the latest familiar names to get the mini muffin treatment. McVitie’s has shrunk and baked the essence of...

Soft drink’s vitamin kick

Natural drinks firm Nix & Kix reckons consumers can get their vitamin boost easily from its new launch.

A whole new world of FTG

Symington’s pushes exotic NPD
The limited-edition Glidin RTD from Wha Gwan.

Market News | Wha Gwan, Biona, Jammie Dodgers, Funkin Cocktails

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

Scooping more online distribution

Aberdeenshire ice cream maker Mackie’s has expanded its digital presence through a new listing with Donald Russell.
Sanpellegrino Cans

Cans with Italian style

ITALIAN heritage is placed front and centre in a major packaging overhaul for Sanpellegrino.

New tin celebrates special birthday

Baxters is celebrating its 150th birthday this year, and the Scottish institution has marked the occasion by releasing a special edition tin of Royal Game soup .

A growing option – essential e-cigs

E-CIGARETTES have been around for some time but sales seem to have taken off in recent months. Kits and products vary but essentially they’re designed...

Haagen-Dazs winter scoop

HAAGEN-Dazs has launched two seasonal flavours for consumers seeking some winter indulgence.