Walkers brings the cosier night in
Walker's Shortbread is looking to warm up those colder nights in during the winter months with an inviting selection of biscuits to cosy up with.
SGF mini-summit provides insights
Convenience retailers have benefited from a range of insights at the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual mini-summit, which was followed by a general election hustings.
Exotics and home treats fuelling juice
THERE are still juicy profits to be squeezed out of thirsty consumers’ love of refreshment, especially during hot weather.
That’s the juices industry’s view, with...
Budget is passed
The Scottish Government passed its Budget through a key Holyrood vote, with a little help from the Greens
Becoming a cheese nation of softies?
WHETHER it’s to serve with crackers at the end of a dinner party or to shove under the grill for an emergency late-night munch,...
NFRN job for Deacon
There is a new face at the top of the NFRN .
Looking after the white stuff
PREMIUM gins may be popping up all over the place and the poshest malt whiskies may be commanding previously unthinkable prices, but mainstream spirits...
Soft drinks levy charges to change
The UK Government has announced changes to how the sugar tax levy will be applied to soft drinks and has removed the exemption on milk-based drinks as well.
Vape industry slams EU plans
POTENTIAL plans to ban flavoured e-liquids and increase controls on e-cigarettes in the EU would “undermine the public health potential of vaping”, according to...
Winners of the credit crunch
The tough times have changed the nation’s spending patterns. Mintel’s British Lifestyle’s report shows which products still help move cash through the country’s tills.
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Malteasers looks on the light side
MALTESERS is set to make a return to UK TV screens with a new advertising campaign.
The TV campaign will debut during Britain’s Got Talent...
Grey vote for olive oil?
BRITAIN, like much of Europe, has an ageing population and that should make the grey pound a major marketing and retailing battle ground in...
One drink to win millions
CCE research finds a single extra drink per household per week would see values jump by almost £800m
RECENT years have been good for soft...
Wait for the facts on sugar
THE launch of the new health non-governmental organisation Action on Sugar in January sparked a media furore around sugars which continues to dominate headlines...
Campaign takes aim at Aldi pricing
TESCO has been looking to lure shoppers away from the discounters through a new Aldi price match campaign.
Christmas wish granted
SANTA Claus came to the Highland gateway town of Crianlarich just ahead of the festive holidays, after efforts by the local community, supported by...


































