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Domination of the discounters

Nervous consumers appear to be shunning the big four, leading to huge gains for the discounters
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands next a podium at the firm's annual Annex Conference 2025.

Scottish Wholesale Association announces annual conference date

The Scottish Wholesale Association has confirmed further details about its upcoming Connex Conference, set to take place in Glasgow in May.
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DRS trial concludes with strong results

Envipco UK MD Spencer Roberts satisfied with uptake .
Images of the Evolo Rapid Charge EV charger.

Certas Energy unveils new Evolo EV charging offer

Certas Energy has introduced its new electric vehicle charing offer with the roll out of its Evolo Rapid Charge units to tap into rising demand from motorists.
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Linking up cash with consumers

New app shows where cash can be accessed .
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Lunch more lucrative

Food to go retailers take note: lunch is now officially the most popular meal that is bought out of the home .
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Fuelling change

Jet has launched a new range of premium fuels – Jet Ultra .

Sainsbury’s convenience expansion

SAINSBURY’S has announced plans to expand its convenience presence by opening 110 new Sainsbury’s Local stores. The move will see Sainsbury’s convenience footprint grow by...

The Buzz about jelly – Crosse & Blackwell teams up with Disney

CROSSE & Blackwell has teamed up with Disney for a new range of Toy Story-branded fruit-in-jelly pots. Part of its 4Kids brand, The range...
The group of MSPs backed glass.

DRS go ahead for glass bottles

MSPs publish their response to proposals

Key worker plans put supply chain at risk

INDUSTRY leaders in Scotland’s food and drink sector have warned that supply chains could be put at risk by the Scottish Government’s approach to...
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Demand rising for takeaway deliveries

ONE in eight UK adults have reported getting delivery from a restaurant or takeaway either for the first time, or more often than usual...

Local brands secure Scotmid distribution

SCOTMID has unveiled the five winners of its Scotmid Scottish Favourites competition – with each product securing a promotional listing slot in 200 Scotmid...
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Full steam ahead for discounter

Lidl has announced it plans to create 220 new jobs in Scotland over the next 12 months.
John Abraham, Castle MacLellan Foods

Meet the Maker: John Abraham, Castle MacLellan Foods

Development chef John Abraham brings over 24 years of experience to his role at Kirkcudbright based pâté producers Castle MacLellan Foods

Food retail bucks trend

Total food sales in July were up compared to last year, according to the latest figures produced by KPMG for the Scottish Retail Consortium