Epicurium managing director Ben McKechnie.

Get healthier sales from snacking

Matching the demand from younger consumers to enjoy healthier snacks and drinks can be a good way for convenience retailers to boost profits.
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No-deal competition freeze

Supermarket bosses, food and drink producers, and suppliers have called for competition law to be suspended in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit .
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Staying ahead with premium

Britvic finds premium increasingly important

Batleys adds new meats range

The Bestway Group has launched a range of meats for the convenience market promising 25 per cent profit on return. Exclusively packed for Batleys and...

Fake vape crackdown

COUNTERFEIT vaping goods worth up to £100,000 have been seized from a London store.

New regs are coming

A European Union directive aimed at tracking the passage of tobacco products through the supply chain is scheduled to come into force on 20 May
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

ACS warns vape ban will fuel illicit market

The ACS has claimed that the disposable vape ban will fuel the illicit trade by £645million should the UK Government continue with its current proposals.
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Digital push from Unitas

Buying group launches insights programme

Bring it on

Renfrew retailer Mohammed Jamil reveals his plan to open a new c-store across the street from Aldi By John McNee MOHAMMED Jamil has 25 years of...
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AG Barr is on the rise

Reformulation doesn’t seem to have slowed growth for AG Barr, according to the latest financial statement from the firm
Pack shots of Rubicon Raw energy drinks range.

Bowl over with fruit energy drinks

AG Barr reckons its fruit flavoured range of energy drinks helps to introduce shoppers to the soft drinks category through its Rubicon Raw and PWR BRU brands.

Searching for supply stars

DISCOUNT giant Aldi has launched its latest contest to add new suppliers to its range of Scottish products.
Michelle Oliver

Michelle’s Mars move

MICHELLE Oliver has been promoted to the post of vice president of marketing at Mars Chocolate UK. Her appointment follows former UK marketing VP Michael...
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New tool to tackle crime

Retailers Against Crime has launched a new app allowing members to submit incident reports and contact RAC instantly while on the move .
Food-to-go counter

More funding for food to go

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced an additional £300,000 in funding for food to go provisions at the SGF’s conference late last month
Tiggs Salad Dressing NHS support

Dressing impresses with charity

Salad dressing brand Tigg’s has been doing its bit for good causes during the coronavirus pandemic