Green light for more Go Local
THE Scottish Government has given approval for the third phase of a scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
Quality for c-stores
SCOTLAND’S most awarded butcher turned down a major supermarket listing in favour of the convenience channel.
Shearer joins flock
JIM Shearer has joined the team at Birds Eye Limited as the new marketing director for the UK & Ireland.
Scotmid listing for Findowie
FINDOWIE Farmhouse has won a promotional listing in Scotmid stores.
Confidence has tanked
SHOPPER confidence has hit its lowest point on record, according to IGD.
Levy breaks on parking charges
THE Scottish Parliament’s transport committee has voted in favour of allowing Scotland’s 32 local authorities to introduce workplace parking levies.
Cities prove resilient
GLASGOW and Edinburgh have been revealed as two of the UK’s most resilient city centres for retail.
Health trial spreads out
CJ LANG stepped up to support healthier eating habits last month, by distributing fruit and water to school children through its Spar stores.
Support for India
SCOTMID has been supporting young women in India as they seek to rebuild following pandemic disruption.
Big names for Barcode
GROCERYAID has announced the headline acts for this year’s Barcode festival.
Nisa raises one million
NISA donated more than £1 million to local charities last year through its Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.
Cash boost for distiller
DUNNET Bay Distillers plans to improve its website’s carbon footprint after winning a Digital Boost Grant.
Meet the Maker: John Abraham, Castle MacLellan Foods
Development chef John Abraham brings over 24 years of experience to his role at Kirkcudbright based pâté producers Castle MacLellan Foods
Funding for eco projects
SCOTTISH food and drink producers have been awarded a share of £160k in funding for sustainable projects.
Win an Aldi listing
ALDI has launched a nationwide competition in search of new British suppliers from across all categories in store.
Victims speak out on Horizon
A PUBLIC inquiry into the Post Office’s Horizon computer system scandal held its first public hearings last month.
