Lifting of mask law delayed

FACE mask rules for indoor settings will remain in place beyond March, the First Minister has announced. In February, the Scottish Government announced that the...

Industry warns over alcohol hike

The Scottish Government is considering raising the minimum unit pricing on off-trade alcohol products, raising the prices for consumers.

A summer of sizzle

Wholesaler Landmark reckons it can send retailers’ summer sales soaring with deals on best-selling barbecue essentials from the middle of this month to the start...
The front cover of the GroceryAid Impact Report 2023/24 with a woman placing a tray of baked goods onto a rack.

Demand for GroceryAid support rises

GroceryAid has highlighted the importance of its work in its latest Impact Report as the charity said it has seen a 93% rise in demand of its services.
The Healthy Living Programme team celebrates the 20th anniversary at the Scottish Grocers' Federation conference.

Healthy Living Programme boss reveals ambitions

The director of the Healthy Living Programme has spoken about her vision for the future as the scheme celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Thursday fun supports charities

Weetabix Food Company got its support of the FareShare UK and GroceryAid charities off to a flying start with its first ever Charity Month in April.
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Bru kicks off new deal

IRN-BRU is the official soft drink of Scottish football for the sixth year running. This season the AG Barr brand is backing the Scottish...
Bazooka bounces back

Bazooka bounces back – Bubble gum Budz

TEENAGERS are the target market for the relaunched Bazooka bubble gum range. With pocket money prices, graffiti-style packaging and a range of characters –...

Thompson returns with Eddy’s brand

MORNING Noon and Night co-founder Stephen Thompson has launched a new convenience retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores. Eddy’s Food Station...
A group of people play Tug of War in Hampden stadium with a man in the middle of the group wearing a referee outfit and holding a Scotch pie with a small wall of Scotch pies in between the two groups.

Final call to enter the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards

Avid bakers and butchers have been urged to get their submissions in for the annual World Championship Scotch Pie Awards before the 3 March deadline.
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HFSS ban postponed

THE UK Government has delayed it ban on pre-watershed TV and online advertising for foods deemed high in fat, sugar and salt.

Changing for environment

RESEARCH from IGD has revealed more than half of consumers claim they are willing to adopt healthier, more sustainable diets. IGD’s Appetite for Change research...

Banned from surcharges on card payments

RETAILERS have been banned from charging extra to costumers paying with credit or debit cards, following the introduction of new regulations last month.

Wilkie waves goodbye to milk

Dairy industry stalwart Sandy Wilkie is to retire from the end of this month, it has been announced.
Tennent's is building its support for the Scotland team with its on-pack promotion for the Euros.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Tennent’s

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.

Towle to join Asda

KEN Towle will join Asda’s executive leadership team later this year, departing his chief executive role at Nisa.