Capitalise on Minions craze with Yazoo and Premier Foods
Milk drinks brand Yazoo and ambient products firm Premier Foods are both bringing fun to kids' mealtimes thanks to the hugely popular Minions cartoon characters from the Despicable Me movies.
Taylors Snacks offers lunch rush solutions
Taylors Snacks reckons it has the answers to help ensure the lunch box shopping mission remains a smooth and simple one.
Irn-Bru builds up strength for rest of year
It has been another phenomenal year for the Irn-Bru brand, says owner AG Barr, with the firm now focused on the latter half of 2024.
Scottish cheese brands promote provenance
Working with retailers to make the most of the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is absolutely critical for its brands from north of the border, say bosses at cheese maker Lactalis UK & Ireland.
A handy guide to eco advice
Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.
The Botanist grows as gin declines
With the gin boom declining in the off-trade, it makes sense for c-store retailers to stock brands that are bucking the trend, such as Islay-based The Botanist.
Telmont lightens the load across the bottles
Champagne brand Telmont has upped its sustainability credentials once again by cutting back on the weight of its glass half-bottles.
Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with the team at Premier @ DUSA to discuss the store's ever-evolving soft drinks selection after it was named Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Fed, Jisp and Scotland Food & Drink.
All aboard for new Mackie’s competition
One lucky winner is set to win a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper train service as well as a year's supply of ice cream in a new competition from Mackie's.
Nisa helps to deliver expansion
Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.
Convenience channel set for growth
Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
Concern over vapes debate
Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Convenience chiefs ready to work with Labour
Convenience retail and supply chain leaders say they are looking forward to working with new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Government to grow the UK economy.
Allwyn launches summer-long Olympics promotion
National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has revealed its new plans to drive up sales with the Olympic Games as well as the Paralympics this summer.
Disaronno builds the cocktail opportunity in summer
Cocktails have been in high demand ever since lockdown and Disaronno reckons this can offer retailers a chance for link-up sales and increase basket spend.
