Müller plans dairy closures

Milk giant consults on East Kilbride and Aberdeen as it announces major investment in Bellshill THE future of two Müller Milk & Ingredients plants in...

GroceryAid launches #notbuyingit campaign

INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of issues affecting thousands of people in the trade, such as debt, loneliness,...
Growers Garden Broccoli Crisps

Growing better snacking habits

When consumer tastes change, producers are quick to create new products that satisfy demand.

OFT to probe Costcutter / P&H deal

THE deal between the Costcutter Supermarkets Group and wholesaler Palmer & Harvey which sees Mace Stores transfer into the Costcutter organisation is to...
KP Snacks has introduced new products to meet demand for variety and Seabrook has added a healthy choice it hopes will resonate with older snackers.

Summing up home choice

Figures reveal potential of snacks

Scotmid listing for Findowie

FINDOWIE Farmhouse has won a promotional listing in Scotmid stores.

Consumers cutting back

Consumers have been cutting back on their shops as inflation pushes into the double digits.
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Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: No.2 The Famous Grouse

Spotlight on The Famous Grouse, the No. 2 Scottish alcohol brand of 2022.

Fresh not for everyone – analyst

SUCCESSFUL development of a range that suits its customers is one of the most important aspects of convenience retailing says specialist analyst HIM Research...

MPs want e-cig rules loosened

E-cigarettes should not be treated in the same way as conventional cigarettes, according to a report by MPs

MUP to Euro court

THE Scottish Government’s attempt to introduce minimum unit pricing of alcohol (MUP), with a 50p per unit threshold rate, has been further delayed...

Performance key in paper

PAPER products is a hugely competitive category with price deflation increasingly becoming a significant factor, says Ora brand owner Better All Round. And it says...
Jamu Unveils a jamboree of new flavours and a bold new look

Jamu unveils a jamboree of new flavours and a bold new look

Soda brand is launching three new flavours, has rebranded and is also launching itself in a 330ml can format.
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Online sales buck trends

The latest lockdown has triggered the highest ever levels of January online grocery sales, with British shoppers spending £1.4bn on online groceries in the four-week period.
Colin Smith, centre, managing director of Lothian Stores, with fellow directors Graham Benson, left, and David Sands, right, on site at the Pinkie project near Musselburgh.

A shop of all the talents

TAKE a portion of long wholesaling experience, add more than a dash of award-winning retailing nous and mix it with a significant quantity...
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Science panel says cut sugar

Advisory committee tells Westminster Government that free sugars guideline should be halved CONSUMERS must slash their sugar intake to head off the UK’s obesity epidemic...