Time is ticking on DRS deadline
Humza Yousaf has given the Prime Minister until the end of the day to allow the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme or it could be scrapped.
Springing into action
Warm weather at the start of the year plus anti-sugar messages have helped water outgrow industry predictions.
THANKS to a good spring, bottled water has...
Support for the sector is demanded of the new FM
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has demanded more support for producers in Scotland as food inflation breaks a new record high.
SGF takes to the stage
RETAILER representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation held its 2014 national conference last month at the National Stadium, Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Around 160 delegates...
JTI pushes heated tobacco category
The experts from JTI UK have been highlighting some of the firm's alternative nicotine products such as the Ploom X heated tobacco device and Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches.
Spar adds more Subways
THE partnership between Spar in Scotland and Subway is being extended with the sandwich chain planning to add to the 10 restaurants it already...
Deposit return scheme must go ahead, says administrator
Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has said that DRS must go ahead next year after UK minsters rejected calls to include glass in the scheme.
Quick is crucial
YOUNG lads are no longer the main target market for Rustlers micro-snacks, which has grown its consumer base to attract almost as many young...
PayPoint Engage launched for FMCG brands and convenience retailers
PayPoint Engage is a new service that aims to boost sales of products for FMCG brands and drive up additional spend for convenience retailers.
Liquid route to seasonal sales
As families all over Scotland prepare for their summer breaks it’s time to find out what the country’s beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks...
Scottish efforts to boost GroceryAid
Scottish supporters of GroceryAid are stepping up their efforts to raise money for the charity with three big activities – starting with the Checkout Scotland event.
Five year PLH bans to go
MSPs give licensing go-ahead to bring back ‘fit and proper’ and act on supply to youngsters
The rule that personal licence holders are banned for...
MHouse and Henderson Technology enhance their services
Two leading convenience channel EPOS providers have enhanced their services by teaming up with digital shopping specialists.
Stock up on food to go
Hot food to go specialist Aryzta Food Solutions said that offering freshly-baked products was a “simple, cost effective way” to attract new shoppers and increase basket spend
Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’
Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.
Speciality ready to grab share
MARKET trends on culinary oils can be complicated. As the story in the panel on the right shows, recent changes in oil prices on...
