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Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards

Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.

Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2023

Discover the top 10 Scottish take-home alcohol brands in Scotland for 2023, according to Kantar data for Scottish Grocer

Glucose hit in a flat pack

COCA-COLA European Partners (CCEP) is aiming to bring something different to the energy market with the launch of Monster Hydro, a non-carbonated energy drink. Available...

Craft clan to star at Filshill show

INDEPENDENT food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill will showcase its new range of Scottish craft beers for the convenience market at its spring trade...
Tennent's Lager is available in multiple pack formats to meet different consumer needs.

Tennent’s pushes value formats

Bosses at Tennent's have been talking about the importance of different formats and price-marked packs to drive summer sales.

UK medical officer floats food tax

High-calorie food and baby food with added sugar in firing line     PIZZA could soon find itself in the company of cigarettes and alcohol, following the...
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Driving growth with new post

DIFFERENTIATOR Brands has appointed a new UK business development manager.

School lunch drinks on a health kick

A back to school display of soft drinks, snacks and sandwiches can encourage incremental sales and push up profits, says Maurice Newton, sales and...
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Fast mail up by a third

Post Office has reported a 30% increase in its fast track mail service ‘Drop & Go’ since Covid-19 restrictions were introduced in March

Forecast for the forecourts

WHILE much of the focus in 2017 will remain in-store, independent fuel dealers should not lose sight of the forecourt itself, according to Paul...
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Lidl takes another big step

Discounter Lidl has confirmed its new distribution centre at Eurocentral will be fully operational by November 2019

Breaking contact

For the majority of convenience shoppers it seems that cash is still king, but that could be changing faster than many realise. And with...

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...
Bargain hunting is becoming ingrained in UK consumer behaviour with shoppers of all types, including the comfortably-off, looking for good deals. Many shoppers, especially women, say they experience a thrill when they find a bargain.

Rich shoppers want it cheap

WEALTHY British consumers are among the keenest bargain hunters in the nation’s supermarkets and stores and last year launches of economy food and drinks...

Cleanliness will pay off

Retailers with coffee machines – particularly espresso machines – could be missing out if they don’t give them the proper care they need. That’s the...