A bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label is next to two cocktail serves set against an orange and yellow background.

Diageo celebrates a Royal Five

Spirits company Diageo has received five Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles III across a range of its wine and spirits brands.
How are you for food to go? It’s a question most retailers will want to ask of any potential symbol partner as FTG continues to grow in Scottish convenience stores.

Choices to make

There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success
The biennial ScotHot trade event is returning to the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, giving retailers the chance to explore a variety of opportunities.

ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers

Convenience retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making sure they visit ScotHot25, which is taking place at the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, say the event’s organisers.
Nairns mimi cheese carton and bag, and Nature's Finest Pineapple

Snacking better

The question of what constitutes a ‘healthy’ snack is a tough one for shoppers as well as retailers
Scottish Government Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon took time to explore the stands and talk to a variety of exhibitors and experts at ScotHot25.

Minister praises c-stores at ScotHot

Scottish Government Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has highlighted the importance of convenience retail in boosting Scotland's food and drink industry as she attended ScotHot25.
Estelle Balfour, regional development manager at JW Filshill, stands in front of the Filshill 150 logo on a white wall.

Filshill bolsters sales team with new hire

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has bolstered the strength of its sales team with the appointment of Estelle Balfour as its new regional development manager.

SG interview: Elaine Bone, Border Biscuits

With 31 years and counting, there are few who know Border Biscuits like Elaine Bone. From school leaver to production manager, Elaine tracks the journey of a brand success story
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks announces next Sweetest Day event

UK confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced the next date for its in-store and online Sweetest Day event, offering retailers a trance of deals.

Change is afoot in symbol sector

Mergers, acquisitions and the collapse of P&H have made their mark on the fascia landscape
The Scotmid team at the Sammies award celebrating their double award win.

Scotmid bags a double win at Sammies awards

Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid has bagged a double win at the Sandwich & Food to Go Industry Awards for its operations.

Taking food to go to the next level

Hot snacks and smart merchandising key
A Squashies Strawberries & Cream Celebration Cake with a slice taken out of the cake against a pink background.

Swizzels’ first Squashies Celebration Cake heads to Tesco stores

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has teamed up with British confectioner Swizzels to launch the first ever Squashies Celebration Cake.

Strong sales on the black market

Over three-quarters of smokers are regularly avoiding taxes by buying tobacco from the black market, abroad or duty free
Glass cabinet of vaping products lined up against a store wall.

Imperial Brands urges Government to prevent disposal of refillable vapes

Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has called on the UK Government to strengthen guidance on vapes to discourage consumers from disposing refillable vape devices.

Tough trading top of agenda

Experts warn of challenging conditions
The new coffee brand expands Love Mushrooms’ existing Empower Range of high-performance products.

Love Mushrooms Boosts its range with a new coffee brand

The new coffee brand expands Love Mushrooms’ existing Empower Range of high-performance products.