EU victory for vegans
The European Parliament has blocked a bid to ban the use of names typically associated with meat products to describe plant-based alternatives
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
UWS invests in depot hygiene blitz
United Wholesale (Scotland) has carried out an intensive disinfecting programme across its three depots and head office in response to the rise in Scottish Covid-19 cases
Clean for a year
ASDA has joined forces with disinfectant brand Dettol to roll out in-store hand sanitiser stations across the UK
Tariffs could be disastrous
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned of Brexit disaster with the UK still without an EU trade deal as Scottish Grocer went to press
Have your say on food strategy
Retailers have until 21 December to share their views on Food Standards Scotland’s (FSS) strategy for 2021-26 – which includes making policy proposals to “support consumers in making healthier choices”
SWA welcomes grants but warns more is needed
The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed additional Covid-19 grant support from the Scottish Government, but warned it does not go far enough
MSPs vote to back retailers
The Scottish Parliament has unanimously backed a bill that would give retailers more protection under the law
JTI takes two to court
JTI has welcomed the successful prosecution of two individuals selling counterfeit tobacco through Facebook
Poster calls for patience
Customers are being urged to be patient as part of a new campaign from the NFRN
Asda sold to billionaire pair
Supermarket giant Asda has been purchased by private equity firm TDR Capital
Cash access plan
The UK Government has launched a call for evidence on access to cash
DRS prep is stepping up
Preparations for deposit return are stepping up in Scotland, as the Scottish Government gathers stakeholders to set out a framework for exemptions
Charity bolsters team
Industry charity GroceryAid has welcomed three new trustees to its board.
Ban boost for vaping
Sales of menthol vaping SKUs have shot up in the wake of the 20 May menthol ban, according to new IRI figures.
Two-metre rule returns
THE Scottish Government has called for retailers to return to two-metre physical distancing in stores as part of a raft of new coronavirus restrictions.
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