Nisa awards

Biggest ever dinner

NISA is gearing up for its biggest ever annual trade show this month after increasing the size of the exhibition

Low and no set to grow next year

LOW- and no- alcohol alternatives are likely to continue gaining ground in the new year, according to some of the biggest breweries supplying Scotland.
Terry's has launched a Chocolate Caramel Ball.

You caramel be serious about Terry’s new Chocolate Ball!

Terry’s caramel be serious with its new Chocolate Caramel Ball
Lambrini bottles

Lambrini acquired

Accolade Wines has acquired Lambrini. This is Accolade’s third acquisition in the past year, following the purchase of Katnook Estate and Rolf Binder Wines in Australia.

Drinks sales move off and up

THE value of British drinks sales has grown by 1% according to the Drinks Market Summary Overview, which uses off-trade data supplied by Nielsen...

Stuck with illegal stock

Data suggests retailers left with tobacco stock they can’t sell THOUSANDS of retailers may have been left with tobacco stock it is now illegal for...
Premier 'Refresh @ Premier' Station with slushie machines including Tango Ice Blast, Coca-Cola Frozen and Fanta Frozen.

Rising energy costs push up inflation

A rise in Ofgem's energy price cap has pushed inflation back up above the Bank of England's target of 2%, according to the latest ONS data.
Ian R Spink's original smokies from Arbroath

More funds for producers

SCOTLAND Food & Drink has created a new £250,000 fund to support the development of Scotland’s regional food groups
Big night in

Still a big night deal? SG spotlight

The big night in has been a defining trend of the recession, when staying in became the new going out. Can stores hold onto...

Nisa lands its new chief

RETAILER-OWNED wholesaler and symbol group Nisa has a new chief executive officer. Nick Read, who was group customer service director with travel firm Thomas Cook,...

Scotmid launches deposit return

SCOTMID has become the latest retailer to pilot DRS with the introduction of a reverse vending machine (RVM) for drinks containers at its South...

Super bowl challenges

WHAT’S on the typical c-store’s breakfast cereal shelves? Chances are you’ll see a number of the big brand cereals, perhaps in price-marked packs. But...

Price rises could hurt Scottish produce

Squeeze on budgets could see shoppers seek alternatives from further afield SCOTTISH producers could be at risk from rising inflation, a new survey from YouGov...
More and more shoppers are buying yogurt as a home cooking ingredient.

More than just a breakfast snack

Yogurt opportunities are broadening

Pancake Day more popular than Valentines Day?

PANCAKE Day, 9 February, will be celebrated by 50% of people in the UK, while only 41% will be marking Valentine’s Day, according to...

One stop to efficiency

THE Scottish Government’s new one-stop advisory service for businesses looking to become more resource-efficient has been officially launched. Resource Efficient Scotland provides a free online...