Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle
Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle
Chance to win £10k in new Cheez-It competition
Retailers can bag a massive cash prize from the snacks aisle
AMERICAN snacks brand Cheez-It is offering retailers the chance to win a whopping £10,000...
Veganism goes full seed ahead
The research firm found that 34% of British shoppers limited or reduced their meat eating in the first half of 2018, and a further 21% of meat eaters say that they would be interested in reducing their meat consumption in future
Thatchers Cider takes leading role in Scotland
Thatchers Cider has been stressing the importance of the four-can pack format, while also telling retailers that data shows it is the fastest-growing cider maker in Scotland.
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.
Tesco launches discounter brand
TESCO has thrown its hat into the discounter ring with the launch of new store brand, Jack’s.
The new store format opens its doors to...
Save cash no matter the night
Ian Macleod reckons its range of Edinburgh Gin ready to drink cans will help consumers to save some cash when they're looking for a premium serve.
Best in show
The Scottish Speciality Food Show 2017 brings an array of fine and artisinal products to Glasgow’s SECC this month
WITH exports growing higher due to...
Poundworld to shut up shop
TROUBLED discount store Poundworld is poised to disappear from the high street on 10 August with the closure of its final stores.
As Scottish Grocer...
Barr Britvic merger bites the dust, revised offer rejected
THE proposed merger of soft drinks firms AG Barr and Britvic was finally called off last month shortly after competition authorities gave a green...
Changes at the top
Typhoo Tea Limited has appointed Melody Chapman to the newly created role of sales and marketing director.
Spar south meets its match – Cricket tournament
SPAR’S Scottish Guild Cricket Tournament, held in Fife last month, was a landslide for the North team.
The annual friendly event, at Freuchie Cricket Club,...
Halloween gives food a bump – October analysis
GHOULS, ghosts and cold weather gave Scotland’s food sales an 11th hour bump in the night in October, returning results that led retail industry...
Food still top of retail
Food sales remained high in March but total Scottish sales were down by 11.5%, figures from KPMG have revealed
£3.4m ads talk up Oxo and Bisto – home-cooked meal push
PREMIER Foods’ brands Bisto and Oxo are being backed by a £3.4m push designed to remind consumers about the benefits of a home-cooked meal....
Merchandise to win sales
HIGH numbers of new snacking products introduced in the last year have led to confusion on the shelves, Matt Collins, trading controller convenience at...
