Now let the training begin

Fife Creamery has officially opened its new food to go training centre, after six months of successful trading
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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...

SG interview: Barbara Henderson, Lomond

Barbara Henderson is committed to quality and she has her sights set on expanding food to go in Scottish independents
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Grocery inflation hits new record high

According to the latest Kantar market research, grocery price inflation sat at 16.7% during the four weeks to 22 January.
A person in a 'We hae meat' branded jumper stands in front of the entrance to a Sainsbury's supermarket.

We hae meat expands into Sainsbury’s

Girvan butchery brand We hae meat has announced new listings across Scottish Sainsbury's stores for three of its products.

Snapping up a plastic trolley solution

Shopping trolley supplier Formbar has snapped up the distribution rights for the Polycart range of plastic trolleys

Time for 500s and multis

Hot weather increases sales of soft drinks ... it’s official, says CBL Drinks. Sales and marketing director Maurice Newton said: “Studies have shown that the soft...
SCOTLAND’S plans to introduce a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol if legal challenges are defeated. But Westminster will not proceed with MUP.

Westminster dumps MUP, no minimum pricing south of the border

Minister says no evidence it would work without penalising responsible drinkers THE UK government has ruled out minimum unit pricing of alcohol south of the...
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Rising hope on footfall

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has reported a rise in the latest footfall stats compared to the same time period in 2022.

Red Bull puts focus on low/no-sugar drinks

Energy drinks giant Red Bull says c-store retailers can feel the benefit with soaring sales if they stock healthier choices.

Built to succeed

The owner of Day-Today Overtown, one of the first Day-Today Elite stores to be built from scratch, discusses its first months of trading. THE...

Local flavour in store

Scotmid has struck a deal with Border Meats to supply the new butcher counter in its Broxburn store
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Support for wholesale

THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the roll out of a new £5 million fund to support Scottish food and drink wholesalers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.

SG interview: Richard Walker, Iceland

Iceland boss takes aim at plastic waste
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Discounters still on the march

INTENSE price competition has slowed growth in the British grocery market to its lowest level for more than a decade. The low figure –...