FM must act on his promises
Industry chiefs have reacted to First Minister Humza Yousaf's New Deal for Business – urging the FM to follow up on his words with effective actions.
Alcohol Bill officially bites the dust
THE members bill brought forward by Labour Scottish Parliamentary health spokesman Dr Richard Simpson has officially fallen after MSPs in a full sitting refused...
Refill system hits Scotland
ASDA has installed a self-fill station at its store in Toryglen, Glasgow, as part of its drive to encourage its customers to reduce, reuse or recycle packaging
Jetting off to the races
FUEL brand Jet is revving up for its fourth year as the official fuel partner of Silverstone Classic, the racing event, which takes place...
Business resumes at fire stricken fruit market
Quick thinking gets businesses back up and running one day on from blaze
TRADING is underway again at Blochairn Fruit Market following a huge fire...
One for the kids
SCOTTISH convenience multiple One-O-One has donated over £51,000 to charity partner Radio Clyde Cash for Kids.
Panther M*lk eyes up European expansion
Glasgow-based cocktail brand Panther M*lk has announced new plans to expand its business overseas and enter into the European market in 2025.
It’s a cracker!
Aldi and Highland Fine Cheeses join forces to find the cheesiest joke
Aldi Scotland and Highland Fine Cheeses have launched a hunt for the nation’s...
Rolling up the extra sales
THE roll-your-own RYO filter tips and papers market is showing strong growth as increasing numbers of smokers opt for the value, choice and flavour...
Drinks price case goes all the way
Scotch Whisky Association takes MUP to Supreme Court
MINIMUM unit pricing (MUP) has once again been delayed as the Scotch Whisky Association takes its legal...
Barr says Britvic deal makes sense
IRN-BRU brand owner AG Barr says it’s convinced the proposed merger between it and Britvic stacks up despite reports that business analysts think it...
Scots chocolate planned – New bar from Mackies
ICE cream brand Mackies is launching a chocolate bar to extend its range of indulgent treats.
The company taste tested samples at the Royal...
Holyrood backs plain packs
Scottish Government strategy sets 5% target for ‘tobacco-free’ Scotland by 2034
THE Scottish Government has stepped up its battle against smoking by backing mandatory standardised...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 6. Mackie’s
Spotlight on No.6 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, ice cream and chocolate brand Mackie's of Scotland.
Raising whisky for Hogmanay
While many will be looking for their favourite drams to ring in the new year with, there's no reason why Scots shoppers can't try something new for the Bells.
Spar back with a bang
SPAR Scotland’s first in-person tradeshow in more than two years has been hailed a success with over 800 delegates attending the conference organised by wholesaler and Spar convenience retailer CJ Lang.









































