Food inflation continues to trickle down
Food inflation continues to trickle down as industry bodies warn government not to be complacent on this with future costs on the horizon for many.
Cuppa-crazy Scots still a nation of tea folk
Tea is still Scotland’s favourite hot drink, Black tea down while green and decaff grow
DESPITE the allure of coffee and the health benefits of...
DRS go ahead for glass bottles
MSPs publish their response to proposals
Impulse for a happy Easter
RETAILERS should have begun their push for Easter sales last month according to wholesaler Bestway Batleys.
And the company reckons c-store operators will achieve the...
Shrink wrap innovation
HIGHLAND Spring Group has started testing new shrink wrap packaging made from 100% recycled materials
Tesco offer sees board policy switch
ONE of Scotland’s strictest licensing authorities moved away from its normal policy on overprovision after accepting an offer from a giant grocery retailer.
West...
SG interview: John Mayhew, APRS
John Mayhew is heading up the campaign to introduce a deposit return system to Scotland. With most trade bodies strongly against it, Scottish Grocer...
Top 50 Scottish take-home food and drinks brands (excluding alcohol) 2025
Discover which Scottish food and drink brands have made it into the Top 50 in Scotland this year with Worldpanel by Numerator's latest data.
Hey big spenders
STAYING in really does appear to be the new going out if the latest figures from premium soft drink firm Franklin & Sons are anything to go by.
Scottish consumers want DRS according to new poll
Over two-thirds of Scots reportedly want to see a full DRS in place to boost recycling in the UK following on from concerns the scheme may be delayed to 2028.
Eden Mill takes next step with new stills installed at distillery
Scottish distiller Eden Mill has taken the next step towards its first new make spirit with the installation of its new stills at the St Andrews distillery.
Menthol ban arrives
THE sale of menthol cigarettes will be banned from 20 May
Margin call
For several years some argued that prominent use of PMPs on c-stores’ tobacco gantries gave convenience outlets an advantage over supermarkets, especially after large...
Lees of Scotland unveils new packaging
Scottish confectioner Lees of Scotland has unveiled its new, nostalgic look across its Snowballs and Teacakes products, complete with new recipe changes.
KP Snacks focuses on meal deal opportunities
Weekday lunchtimes remain key periods for retailers to drive up sales from consumers eating on the go and, here, KP Snacks and Country Choice provide some insights.
Funds for local causes
Charities and good causes across the UK have benefited from Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally scheme.
