Brands go potty for instant porridge
Ready-to-eat cereal is a staple in many households. But there’s a new kid on the block and it’s growing in the convenience market, offering...
Frozen food offers high quality and value to consumers
Frozen food products are ideal to help consumers during the cost-of-living crisis, according to British Frozen Food Federation chief Ian Stone.
The thrill of the grill
SCOTTISH produce specialist, Scotty Brand, has added Scotch Beef Burgers to its portfolio in time for the al fresco eating season.
There are three varieties,...
Spar UK’s Community Cashback scheme returns
Spar UK has launched its Community Cashback scheme for the second year running, giving retailers the chance to support a local organisation or charity.
SWA set to go
KEYNOTE speakers at this year’s Scottish Wholesale Association conference, taking place at Crieff Hydro on 13-15 June, include John Howie, chairman of CBI Scotland,...
Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS
Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.
Ginger Grouse rolls out as Edrington adds 3%
EDRINGTON, the private Scottish group, that owns and makes whiskies like Famous Grouse, Macallan and Highland Park saw sales turnover rise 3% to £607m...
Charity pair take biscuit
Tunnock's has thrown its support behind oarswomen Sabrina Simpson and Leanne Maiden who are set to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic for charity.
Drinks sales move off and up
THE value of British drinks sales has grown by 1% according to the Drinks Market Summary Overview, which uses off-trade data supplied by Nielsen...
Lomond looks to cater to rising demands with its trade show
Lomond Wholesale is gearing up to celebrate local brands at its 2023 trade show which is set to take place on 18 May in the SEC in Glasgow.
Smart potato
PRODUCTION of potato vodka has started at Arbikie, Scotland’s newest farm-to-bottle distillery.
Arbikie Vodka is the first spirit to be produced at the facility,...
Red Bull puts focus on low/no-sugar drinks
Energy drinks giant Red Bull says c-store retailers can feel the benefit with soaring sales if they stock healthier choices.
Win an Aldi listing
ALDI has launched a nationwide competition in search of new British suppliers from across all categories in store.
Nisa on big drive to recruit stores
Nisa has announced ambitious plans to expand its network of stores – at the same time as a revitalised Glasgow outlet reopened to serve its local community.
All the way down to zero
SCOTTISH businesses can find out more about how to cut waste and make themselves more energy-efficient by accessing the range of support and advice...
FareShare seeks more industry help
FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland is urgently appealing for new suppliers to donate their surplus food to feed people who are going hungry.






































