Inflation is a waiting game for food
The latest inflation figures show an overall drop into the single digits but food prices still remain stubbornly high, showing little sign of coming down soon.
Baking up a French connection
FRESH bakery specialist Cuisine de France has bought Boulangeries de France, which also manufactures and supplies ready-to-bake products.
Thierry Cacaly, Boulangeries de France’s founder,...
Sweet success for Mackie’s of Scotland
Mackie's of Scotland has hit a new milestone in its distribution across the UK with a presence for the brand across 1000 stores in the grocery channel.
Growth back but not for indies
AFTER months of decline the grocery market grew by its fastest rate since June 2014 in the 12 weeks to 1 February.
But the 1.1%...
A four-legged festive treat
Gifting for pets is big business
We weathered the storm
Turnover in the first six months of the trading year at independent co-operative Scotmid was down £6m on last year. But profit remained almost...
Store evolution for Spar in Scotland
Company-owned store showcases the ambition of CJ Lang by tapping into the latest c-store trends .
Jam firm adds a saucy dimension – New from R&W Scott
SCOTTISH jam producer, family-owned company R&W Scott, is tempting home bakers with a new range of premium sauces, designed to fill cakes, accompany desserts...
Cutting waste with Gander app can save cash
Food waste reduction app Gander is on the path for growth this year as the firm gets ready to roll out across Snappy Shopper delivery.
Scots bottom for buying veg
NEW figures show British consumers buy just over a third of the vegetables they should, with Scottish shoppers buying the least.
According to Government guidance...
Belhaven serves a double win
Belhaven Brewery has picked up two gongs at recent award shows helping to highlight the quality of beer being brewed and the visitor experience.
SGF joins anti-assault vow
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has joined emergency services, health colleagues and others to launch a National Assault Pledge.
ScotGov committed to promotion restrictions
THE Scottish Government has renewed its commitment to restrict food promotions in its programme for 2019/20.
While the commitment does not mean new restrictions are...
Five years on and still evolving
DUTCH brewing giant Heineken has given its Star Retailer programme an update to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the scheme.
Celebrating the milestone at...
Same-day delivery launched UK wide
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has become the first retailer to offer same-day grocery delivery across the UK
Dodgy cigarettes cost stores £40k
Probe finds shops hit for £10,000 more each year as black market cigs take more than 20% of UK consumption
TOBACCO crime is costing the...
