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The Glasgow Distillery meeting room with a pack of Glasgow 1770 Tokaiji Cask Finish in front with a nosing glass next to it.

Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery

The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
Two people sit holding Belhaven branded glasses with beer inside them and clink them together.

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.
Picture of a convenience store's alcohol section.

Alcohol prices fall in latest ONS inflation data

While month-to-month inflation remained stagnant, alcohol and food costs saw a dip according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
(left to right) Robert Milne, Rosluyn Coombe, Estelle MacGilp and Paul Chadderton all stand in a kitchen at a table with the 160th anniversary Matthew Algie cake.

Matthew Algie marks landmark 160th anniversary

Coffee roasting firm Matthew Algie has marked a landmark 160 years of business with a massive eco-transformation across its production in Glasgow.
Actress Elaine C Smith hosting the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Elaine C Smith returns to the Scottish Grocer Awards

Scots actress of the stage and screen Elaine C Smith is set to return as host of the Scottish Grocer Awards at a glittering ceremony this November.
Andrew Gwynne, under-secretary for public health and prevention.

Ad ban on junk food set for 2025

The UK Government has reconfirmed plans to introduce new regulations for HFSS products, including a ban on daytime TV and a ban on paid-for online ads. 
Simon Hannah, group chief executive officer at JW Filshill,(left) and Keith Geddes, chief financial and operating officer, (right) stand in front of the JW Filshill depot with one of the wholesaler's HGV vehicles behind them.

JW Filshill records strong financial results

JW Filshill has reported a strong financial year for the business, with a rise in annual turnover for the year to January 2024.
Andrew Kenney, central operations director at BP, and Graham Watson, store owner of Premier Watson's Grocers.

SGF unveils new vice-president

The SGF has announced that bp director Andy Kenney will take on the position of vice president of its board as Graham Watson steps into the president role.
Two people stand outside a Scotmid store, one person holds a sign for the Scotmid Scottish Favourites Competition while the other holds a basket filled with Scottish produce.

Scotmid Scottish Favourites returns

Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op and Scotland Food & Drink have brought back the Scotmid's Scottish Favourites Competition for 2024.
Keavy O’Mahony-Truesdale is delighted with the expansion into Scottish stores.

Meet the maker – Barista Bar

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Barista Bar brand manager Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale to find out the coffee-to-go group's plans to expand its footprint in Scotland's convenience channel.
Jay was delighted to be presented with the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Entrepreneur Award

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with multiple-store retailer Jay Javed about his ambitions to further grow his business after he won the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Tarajit Singh Dhillon, head of retail at Nisa, sits at a desk.

Nisa appoints new head of retail

Independent retail specialist Taranjit Singh Dhillon has been appointed as the new head of retail at Nisa, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the symbol.
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme's Business Support Research Survey aims to cover the industry's entire supply chain.

Net Zero survey open for Scottish food and drink firms

The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme has launched an industry-wide Business Support Research Survey and is urging firms across the sector to take part.
Victoria Lockie has been welcomed to the team by Unitas Wholesale managing director john Kinney.

Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director

Unitas Wholesale has revealed that the former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group as retail director to strengthen its convenience sector capabilities.
Turadh Distillery boss Anna Robertson, Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Scotland Food & Drink chief exec Iain Baxter at the launch of the first Scotland Food & Drink September.

First Scottish Food & Drink September launched

ScotGov minister Mairi Gougeon has launched the inaugural Scottish Food & Drink September – extending the traditional fortnight-long event to a full four weeks.
The tours at Jackton Distillery are interactive and engaging, and will drive brand awareness.

Jackton Distillery offers ‘RAER Moments’

Award-winning Jackton Distillery has launched tours, a tasting bar and on-site accommodation that will help grow brand awareness, especially for its RAER whisky.
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