Danone gets on the go in trade website
Danone is set to support retailers across the independent sector with multi-category sales through its new dedicated trade website 'Danone-The-Go'.
Summer heatwave helps Barr boom
THE sunny summer has helped fizzy drinks giant AJ Barr’s half-year profit before tax increase to £16.6m, up 12.3%.
Turnover increased to £128.7m, a 5.8%...
Brewers slam DRS
SCOTLAND’S independent brewing sector could face disaster under the government’s proposed regulations for a deposit return scheme.
Independent brewers have warned that the cost and...
Seasons beatings
Summer should give a helping hand to sales of many, but not necessarily all, drinks. Who are the champs of June, July and August?
SUMMER...
Convenience in brief | Spar, UWS and Belhaven news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Happiness across the categories
MONDELEZ International is running an umbrella summer promotion across its portfolio of products. Called Happy Summer Dayz, it gives consumers a chance to win...
Bread brand is still the chosen one
THREE of the top five most frequently bought brands in the UK are bread. And Warburtons has topped the most chosen brand list for...
Staff need support through bills crisis
Harriet Gray, Employment Associate in the People, Reward and Mobility team at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, discusses employee wellbeing and productivity.
Food sales continue to climb
SCOTLAND’S shopkeepers saw a second successive month in which retail sales nudged down in February, though food and drink sales were on the up.
The...
Local role at Scotmid
SCOTMID has appointed a new local sourcing manager.
Nisa says it’s back on track
RETAILER-owned wholesaler and symbol group operator Nisa says the business is back on track after it achieved positive half-year figures, which show it...
Financial backing for bakery
TRADITIONAL bakery business Clootie McToot has been making waves with support from Business Gateway.
Special delivery – Gallo draw Vauxhall van competition
AYRSHIRE independent retailers Mr and Mrs Sultan drove away with a top prize when they won a Vauxhall van containing six cases of wine...
Planet Cafe lands at Spar
Award-winning Irish food brand Deli Lites has secured a deal with the Spar Scotland network for a new range of Planet Cafe food-on-the-go products.
DRS delayed until 2025
Scottish Government has delayed DRS until October 2025 following doubts over the scheme's viability after UK Government removed glass from the scheme.
Nudie Snacks cuts out veggie waste
Scottish business Nudie Snacks is using "wonky vegetables" in the making of its cauliflower crisps in a bid to be more eco-friendly.
