ScotGov faces £166million DRS court action
Waste management firm Biffa has welcomed a judge's decision to allow it to pursue a £166million legal claim against the Scottish Government over the failed DRS.
Gin changes to protect the environment
CALLANDER gin distiller McQueen Gin is changing its packaging to an environmentally-friendly glass bottle through its listing with Aldi in Scotland.
Glasgow illegal tobacco gang leader jailed for seven years
A Glasgow-based ringleader of an illegal tobacco smuggling gang has been jailed for more than seven years for distributing nearly 16 tonnes of illegal tobacco.
DRS consultation now open
The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce welcomed
The Scottish Retail Consortium has welcomed the launch of Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce and Action Plan – set up using £3million of Scottish Government funding.
Health drives reformulation
CCEP continues its cull of sugar
InPost acquires Yodel delivery service
Postal services firm InPost has acquired parcel delivery company Yodel in a move that further consolidates the firm's leading market position in the UK.
Filshill posts strong results
Turnover and margins are ticking upwards at JW Filshill, the latest financial results for the Glasgow-based wholesaler reveal
Majority of disposable vapers could turn to illicit vape products
A new consumer survey from vaping retailer Evapo has found an alarming number of consumers would turn to the illicit trade after the disposable ban.
The next steps for Scottish DRS
With the Scottish Government consultation now closed ZWS boss Iain Gulland shares his views on deposit return
Callum Beattie is checking in with Checkout
Suppliers and industry firms have all put their weight behind GroceryAid Scotland's Checkout festival event with headliner Callum Beattie.
Golden Wonder’s radio sound bites
Capital campaign for crisp brand
The Fed enters talks with News UK following protests
Following a protest at News UK's offices in London and Glasgow and at its print site in Merseyside, Fed national president Hetal Patel was invited to talks.
Reject No-Deal now
Open letter from food and drink leaders warns no-deal could spell financial disaster
SCOTLAND’S food and drink producers have warned that a no-deal Brexit could...
Worst Scottish Christmas in 20 years
Grocery sales might have been performing reasonably well, but for Scottish retail as a whole, December 2018 was the worst since the global financial meltdown of 2008
SGF publishes new Election manifesto
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has launched its Scottish Election manifesto urging MSPs to champion local convenience stores.
