Politicians urged to support food and drink ahead of election
Industry body Food and Drink Scotland has pushed for cross-party support for food and drink manufacturers across the country at a recent election hustings.
Retailers reminded of Challenge 25 tobacco rules
Staying on top of tobacco tests
Filshill scoops top awards from The Advantage Group
JW Filshill has scooped up two top awards from The Advantage Group in recognition of its route to market service and KeyStore fascia group.
Solid numbers from UWG
Glasgow-based wholesaler United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) has announced double-digit growth in turnover, and an increase in pre-tax profit.
It’ll Cost You campaign drives home danger of proxy buying
The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has announced the return of its 'It'll Cost You' campaign to help deter proxy buying over the summer months.
Bestway gives back
Wholesaler Bestway has donated £100,000 to the Save the Children charity
Fife Creamery acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group
Leading retail and foodservice wholesaler Fife Creamery has been acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group as the UK firm sets out ambitious growth plans.
Surplus store opens doors
SCOTLAND’S first ‘redistribution supermarket’ has opened in Renfrew.
Scottish Government business rates review welcomed
Scottish retail trade bodies have welcomed the Holyrood administration’s commitment to reform business rates, which were announced by Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth.
Boyzlife join Checkout Scotland line-up
Pop band Boyzlife have been unveiled as the second headline act for the Scottish GroceryAid branch's flagship Checkout Scotland music festival.
Irvine Lidl plans blocked
CONVENIENCE retailers in Irvine breathed a sigh of relief last month when plans to build a new Lidl store were quashed by the local authority.
Brownings kicks off nationwide photo competition
Brownings the Bakers are inviting pie lovers across Scotland and the UK to celebrate Kilmarnock Pie Day on Saturday 12 September by taking part in a nationwide photo competition to be in with a chance of winning a year's worth of the savoury treats.
Unitas calls for government support
WHOLESALE buying group Unitas has called for the government to underwrite the debts owed by small businesses.
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Diesel prices hit £2 per litre for the first time
Average diesel prices have risen above £2 per litre for the first time, according to a new report from the RAC, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Manufacturers go extra mile
Scottish firms step up during COVID crisis
Scottish Grocer Awards winners revealed
The winners of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 have been revealed, click here to find out who has made it to the very top for this year.
