A person working at a silo at the MiAlgae production facility.

Eden Mill partners with MiAlgae

Independent distillery Eden Mill has partnered with biotech firm MiAlgae to help produce a sustainable source of Omega-3-rich microalgae.

Tata teas up big changes

The maker of Tetley tea – Tata Consumer Products (TCP) – has appointed David Atkinson as senior vice-president to head up its UK & Ireland team.
Big night in

Be in with the sitting-in crowd

Consumers have invested in, and have come to expect, high-quality home entertainment services Many of the major charities have latched on to the big night...
Half price stock

Living cost crisis hits

Grocery sales have taken a hit, as consumers start to feel the pressure of food price inflation.
Mrs Tilly’s has secured a UK-wide Asda listing for its new vegan fudge SKU.

Fudge seals the deal

MRS Tilly’s has gone vegan with its latest launch, and secured a national supply contract with Asda in the process

Stepping up fight against cyber crime

THE British Retail Consortium has launched a cyber security ‘toolkit’ with a range of recommendations for retail businesses to help them protect themselves and...

Showcase for Scotland’s strengths globally

Over 100 international buyers have descended on Edinburgh as part of Scotland Food & Drink's 'Showcasing Scotland 2024' event.

SGF joins anti-assault vow

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has joined emergency services, health colleagues and others to launch a National Assault Pledge.

More nights in to come

WINTER is coming, and with it the urge to stay indoors, but that doesn’t mean shoppers put their social life to bed for the year.
Mondelez International unveiled a raft of Cadbury NPD for Christmas 2017.

Cadbury festive NPD unwrapped

CHRISTMAS has come early for Cadbury as parent firm Mondelez International unveiled its festive lineup at The Sanderson Hotel in London late last month,...
A shopper looks at receipts in a supermarket

Food pushes inflation up

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that rising food prices were the second largest contribution to the increase in inflation.
John Swinney at the SGF hustings

Scottish retail leaders welcome freeze on business rates

Convenience channel leaders have welcomed the Scottish Government’s 2023-24 budget moves to keep financial pressures off businesses.
shopper at till in Aldi

Aldi embarks on big drive for recruits

Aldi remains on a keen recruitment drive for the year ahead, with close to 7000 positions available across its retail sites, distribution centres and apprenticeships.

Fresh thinking at wholesale giant

FRESH produce and food to go will be top priorities for wholesale and cash & carry giant Booker. Speaking after the group’s half-year financial results...
Customers and local good causes benefited from the relaunch of Spar Freuchie.

Strong financial results for CJ Lang

The latest relaunch of a Spar Scotland illustrates how confident wholesaler CJ Lang is about the future after it announced a strong set of financial results.
Shaken Udder is keen to attract shoppers to its range, which it says is a premium offering.

Shaken Udder highlights trade-up opportunities

Flavoured milk is a strong category for convenience channel and Shaken Udder believes retailers can capitalise on trade-up opportunities with its premium milkshakes.