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ScotGov believes the new MUP will help to cut the number of alcohol-related deaths.

New MUP ‘will do little to help’

Industry leaders have given a mixed reaction to the introduction of a higher minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol, which has come into force today.
A person stands at a Lucky Saint branded beer tap pulling a pint with bottle of Lucky Saint in front of him.

In-Drinks Glasgow launches 2025 show

Drinks sector trade show In-Drinks has confirmed it will return in March 2025, offering drinks brands the chance to showcase their products.
Image of the front of the Spar Scotland trade show tent with vans parked outside.

Spar Scotland Raises the Bar

CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.
A woman uses her phone to redeem rewards of Jisp's Scan & Save app with promotions highlighting the app on store shelves.

Jisp marks three years of Scan & Save

Retail tech firm Jisp has marked three years of its Scan & Save app with retailer testimonies praising the money saving service.
Promotional image of competition between PepsiCo and Bestway offering retailers the chance to win a branded van.

Win a van in Walkers & Bestway partnership

Bestway members are in with the chance to win a new electric van complete with a customisable wrap in a new competition with PepsiCo.
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

The Fed voices fears over wage rises

Leaders at the Fed have spoken of their concerns about a potential rise in the national living wage ahead of two roadshows being held by the organisation in Scotland.
Rugby Union players Emma Wassell and Sam Skinner both drink from Highland Spring bottles in the middle of Murrayfield Stadium.

Highland Spring champions Scottish Rugby

Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has announced a new two-year partnership of Scottish Rugby to encourage healthy hydration through the sport.
New Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has thanked predecessor John Brodie, who has now retired.

Scotmid weathers the storms

Scotmid Co-op has delivered an improved trading performance despite the dismal summer weather dampening customer footfall and continuing economic uncertainty.
Faisal Sattar, chief exec at MHouse, and Tom Walker, Volumatic's Scotland Account manager. shake hands in front of the MHouse logo.

MHouse ties up with Volumatic to streamline the process

EPOS software solution firm MHouse has tied up with cash handling services firm Volumatic to help streamline cash processing across Scottish stores.
Bottles of The Famous Grouse range lined up against a red background with the illustration of a grouse behind the bottles.

The Famous Grouse moves to William Grant & Sons

Premium spirits firm Edrington has announced plans for the sale of The Famous Grouse to William Grant & Sons as it makes a move away from blended whisky.
Members of the GroceryAid Scotland board stand at a table at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 to raise funds for the charity.

Changes ahead for GroceryAid Scotland

GroceryAid Scotland is set for some changes as co-chairs Peter Steel and Jim Harper announce they are stepping down from their roles.
Front cover of SRC's Realising the Growth Ambition: Retail industry recommendations for the 2025-26 Scottish Budget with an aimge of Kate Forbes standing in Scottish Parliament.

SRC sets out Scottish budget retail support hopes

Members of the Scottish Retailer Consortium have met with Kate Forbes MSP to highlight the support ScotGov could deliver retail in the upcoming budget.
The Glasgow Distillery meeting room with a pack of Glasgow 1770 Tokaiji Cask Finish in front with a nosing glass next to it.

Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery

The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
Two people sit holding Belhaven branded glasses with beer inside them and clink them together.

Belhaven serves a double win

Belhaven Brewery has picked up two gongs at recent award shows helping to highlight the quality of beer being brewed and the visitor experience.
Picture of a convenience store's alcohol section.

Alcohol prices fall in latest ONS inflation data

While month-to-month inflation remained stagnant, alcohol and food costs saw a dip according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
(left to right) Robert Milne, Rosluyn Coombe, Estelle MacGilp and Paul Chadderton all stand in a kitchen at a table with the 160th anniversary Matthew Algie cake.

Matthew Algie marks landmark 160th anniversary

Coffee roasting firm Matthew Algie has marked a landmark 160 years of business with a massive eco-transformation across its production in Glasgow.
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