The front cover of the GroceryAid Impact Report 2023/24 with a woman placing a tray of baked goods onto a rack.

Demand for GroceryAid support rises

GroceryAid has highlighted the importance of its work in its latest Impact Report as the charity said it has seen a 93% rise in demand of its services.

Frightfully fun sized

Wrigley rolls out more seasonal confectionery.
The latest delay to the UK DRS sees the scheme pushed back by a further two years.

Labour reaffirms UK commitment to DRS

Labour has confirmed the ongoing commitment from Westminster to deliver a fully operational deposit return scheme by October 2027.
P&H Trucks

Offers roll in for stricken wholesaler

STRUGGLING wholesaler Palmer & Harvey is reported to have received several takeover bids, as it faces collapse
Jay was delighted to be presented with the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Entrepreneur Award

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with multiple-store retailer Jay Javed about his ambitions to further grow his business after he won the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Attendees at the most recent Cross Party Group of Independent Convenience Stores

Fighting the war on sugar head on

Health concerns can’t kill confectionery
The PRA's annual Scottish Roadshow is free for industry members to attend.

PRA roadshow to offer insights

Scottish forecourt operators will have the chance to find out all about the latest developments in the sector at a Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) Roadshow later this month.

Packing a punch with some protein

PROTEIN products were a real winner in 2017 and Wessanen UK, brand owner for Whole Earth is gearing up for more interest in 2018
An Asda Foundation staff member presents The Courtyard Pantry Foodbank with a cheque for £1,000.

Asda Foundation funds Scottish foodbanks this winter

Supermarket charity initiative Asda Foundation has announced its has donated over £30,000 to Scottish foodbanks in time for the winter season.
Graham Watson won the top Industry Achievement accolade at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Industry Achievement

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Industry Achievement winner Graham Watson now that he has become president of the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
M&Ms and Jelly Babies

Get cracking for the season

Three months of treat occasions
Ross Ripamonti has discussed the importance of gum options for convenience stores.

Mars Wrigley highlights gum sales opportunity

Mars Wrigley gum brand director Ross Ripamonti has been discussing ways that convenience retailers can drive up sales in the category.

Tackling crime is a team job

SGF seminar celebrates partnerships.
Darts star Luke Littler holds a pack of KP Nuts Original Salted Peanuts.

KP Nuts is right on target with Luke Littler darts partnership

KP Nuts has partnered up with darts sensation Luke Littler ahead of the PDC World Darts Championships to help drive up the brand's awareness this Christmas.
Peas

Peas on the box

BIRDS Eye is to spend £4.8m  on TV and online advertising for vegetables over the next two years.
An elderly man sits in a chair by a window holding a large Cadbury Dairy Milk tablet bar.

Cadbury displays generous nature in new campaign

Cadbury has unveiled its latest marketing campaign with the new 'Memory' film, which highlights its onging support of Alzheimer's Research UK for 2025.
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