Lidl lays on a spread for Christmas
Lidl donated enough stock to provide up to 700 dinners to charities and community causes
Razzaq rolls out DRS in Blantyre
The RVM has been installed as part of a six-month trial
Mrs Tilly’s celebrates
Success for Mrs Tilly’s has been fuelled by continued success in domestic markets coupled with strong progress in export sales
Government told of retail safety fears
Mitchelson highlighted the safety fears that NFRN members face, particularly when selling age-restricted products
Royal reception for Wilkie
The royal-ish visitor joined Wilkie, his friends and family and an array of personalities from the dairy and agricultural industries
Vaping profitability confirmed
The firm now has over 110 stores throughout the country
Rates rise comes in below inflation
Finance secretary had no shortage of rates rabbits to pull from Budget hat
NEXT year’s business rates increase will come in below inflation, Scottish Government...
SWA boss in position
Colin Smith assumed full responsibility at the top of the trade body on 31 December
UK DRS plans revealed
DEFRA unveils plans for potential UK-wide scheme
WITH Scotland’s deposit return scheme still under consultation, the UK Government has published its own DRS plans.
The UK...
Jobs threatened as Adelie drops Kilmarnock
ADELIE Foods — the firm behind Urban Eat sandwiches — has announced it plans to shut down its Kilmarnock factory, shifting production to sites...
Sainsbury’s and Asda make CMA appeal
Supermarkets lodge appeal over merger inquiry
ASDA and Sainsbury’s have lodged an appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the watchdog’s phase two...
Rates rise below inflation
Scottish Government draft budget caps business rates increase
NEXT year’s business rates increase will come in below inflation, Scottish Government finance secretary Derek Mackay announced...
Great year for Mrs Tilly’s
MRS Tilly’s has been celebrating another strong year, with the Scottish brand enjoying double-digit growth across the business.
Success for Mrs Tilly’s has been fuelled...
A year to remember for the off licences
Legislation and shifting consumer preferences influence the market with MUP and the rise of craft both significant
Exciting times ahead
Looking back, 2018 has once again been a year of dynamic change in the environment in which Scottish food companies operate
Trends for 2019 revealed
Mintel has outlined three global food trends that are expected to be big news in retail next year
