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Plain packs bill in 18 months

THE Scottish Government plans to press ahead with its own legislation to introduce standardised packaging on tobacco products.
Chocolate brand Cadbury has launched its first ever pre-Christmas TV advertising campaign. The eight-week burst runs until the festive season, The 60-second advert shows an entire street, wrapped in Cadbury branded paper, and runs during Coronation Street, the X Factor and other shows.

Christmas Brits set for £19bn food bill

UK shoppers are expected to spend £19bn on food and drink this festive season, according to industry group IGD. That would be a 3.9% increase...
Colourful-looking vapes appeal to kids, says the Trading Standards Scotland team.

Scottish youth vape sales shock

Trading Standards Scotland officers say one in five Scottish retailers have been found willing to sell vapes to under-18s and there are now calls for a crackdown.
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Nisa retailers are chilling out

Growth for c-stores who focus on fresh .
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Aldi breaks into top four

ALDI has toppled Morrisons to become the fourth biggest grocery retailer in the UK.

Rise in retail crime is costing billions

The latest crime report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) paints a worrying picture, with retailers and store staff frequently facing threats, abuse and assault
Gary McLean, Scotland's national chef, stands in a kitchen with a pizza in each hand with the pepperoni on the pizzas spelling out 90,000.

Galloway supports FareShare with grate project

Galloway Cheddar has worked alongside FareShare to help tackle food insecurity and loneliness with help from Scotland's national chef Gary Maclean.

Iceland in reality TV push

FROZEN food retailer Iceland has its own mini reality TV series running as part of a major ads push. The group delivered shopping to three...
Pack shots of Whitley Neill gin including Original London Dry and Rhubarb & Ginger bottles.

UK votes for the top gin brand

Premium gin brand Whitley Neill has been voted as the number one gin brand in the UK, according to a new survey from Sevanta Brandvue.

Edrington and Beam Suntory to split ways

Leading spirits firms Edrington UK and Beam Suntory are set to end their UK distribution partnership next year as they look to focus on their own portfolios.
The Convenience Guide Scotland 2022

The Convenience Guide Scotland 2022/23

Insights from top brands, suppliers and experts should stand Scottish retailers in good stead as the convenience channel continues to evolve

Indulgent expansion

PROVIDING high-quality everyday indulgence is at the heart of the chocolate business of Mackie’s of Scotland, says the firm. Mackie’s chocolate is now made in...

Beast of a promotion on Golden Wonder packs

The Tayto Group's new promotion across Golden Wonder Transform-A-Snack offers consumers the chance to Transform their holiday destination this year.
Tobacco sniffer dog Rosie sits in front of an Aberdeen City Council van with a bag of illegal tobacco products.

Illegal tobacco haul in Aberdeen raid

Nearly 300 illicit nicotine products have been seized from two stores in the Aberdeen area by the Trading Standards Scotland team.
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Duo smash a personal best

MACKIE’S of Scotland workers Deirdre Henderson and Louise Hunter have been busy as bees, smashing a honeycomb making record at the Aberdeenshire farm business.
Terry's has launched a Chocolate Caramel Ball.

You caramel be serious about Terry’s new Chocolate Ball!

Terry’s caramel be serious with its new Chocolate Caramel Ball