Asda pair join trade charity

SENIOR vice president and chief people officer at Asda, Hayley Tatum has joined the trustee board at GroceryAid.

Thompson returns with Eddy’s brand

MORNING Noon and Night co-founder Stephen Thompson has launched a new convenience retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores. Eddy’s Food Station...

Deliveroo milestone

The-Co-op hit a major delivery milestone last month when it added its 400th store to the Deliveroo app
Cold pressed rapeseed oil is a home-grown alternative to olive oil. Producers argue that with half the saturated fatty acids of olive oil, there are environmental and health reasons for customers to switch.

Will home oil cash in on olive industry woes?

Not for the first time in recent years there are fears of an olive oil shortage. Should food-led stores be stocking up on extra-virgin...

Watch for developing market

SCOTLAND’S RYO accessories market was worth £25.6m in 2016, according to IRI data quoted by Rebublic Technologies. The key to increasing sales, says the company,...

Lind & Lime attains B-Corp certification

Edinburgh-based gin firm Lind & Lime has achieved B Corp certification marking it as only one of four Scottish gin distillers to achieve this title.
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Prices hit new highs

Shop price inflation has hit its highest rate since the index started in 2005 according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium.

Mills Milk has a smooth solution in dairy delivery

Mills Milk sets out the benefits of its delivery solution to ensure retailers get their stock on time without disappointing the customer.

Jail fraudsters says report

Horsemeat scandal study calls for much tougher penalties for firms caught contaminating the food chain • Scottish response to scandal good • Horizon scanning...

Seven up as Jet adds sites

FUEL brand Jet has expanded its network, adding seven new sites in recent months. The firm says the new sites have added a combined...

Kit Kat recalls Chunky Specials

CONFECTIONERY firm Nestlé has launched a voluntary recall of special versions of one of its biggest brands, Kit Kat. Four Kit Kat Chunky special...
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Packaging overhaul for environment

Coca-Cola GB has announced plans to roll out 100% recycled plastic (rPET) packaging for its Glaceau Smartwater brand by the end of the year .

Employer obligations to zero-hour workers

The importance of ensuring consistent treatment of employees on different types of contracts has recently been reinforced by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
The Fed's president in Scotland, Hussan Lal.

Call for better CCTV to tackle shop crime

The Fed is calling on the next Scottish government to provide financial backing for up-to-date CCTV to tackle crime in convenience stores across the country.

Stocks running out say stores

STOCKS of price-marked packs of cigarettes are already running low, according to retailers. Just a month on from the introduction of the EU Tobacco Products...

Reject No-Deal now

Open letter from food and drink leaders warns no-deal could spell financial disaster SCOTLAND’S food and drink producers have warned that a no-deal Brexit could...