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Match off-trade demand with BrewDog

BrewDog reckons its new stout variant could be a challenger to the category leader as more consumers seek craft beer options in convenience.

Value on parade with Spar Scotland

CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean sets out the benefits of running a store under the Spar Scotland symbol in Scotland the support the group offers.

More changes in store for DRS

The Scottish Government has confirmed it will continue to work on DRS but with modifications after an "11th hour intervention" from the UK Government.

Edinburgh festival calls for Scottish produce

Scottish food and drink producers are being urged to sign up to take part in the Edinburgh Food Festival which is set to return this July.

Deposit return scheme must go ahead, says administrator

Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has said that DRS must go ahead next year after UK minsters rejected calls to include glass in the scheme.

Tomra aims to make the most of extra time

Reverse vending machine firm Tomra aims to make the most of the extension to the DRS deadline by encouraging retailers to prepare well in advance.
A campaign to tackle underage drinking and youth disorder has been launched across Scotland. The “It’ll Cost You!” programme is a collaboration between Police Scotland, local authorities and alcohol producers and retailers and aims to raise awareness of the damaging effects and criminal nature of buying alcohol for under-18s.

Campaign aims to cut underage drinking

Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.

Asda grows convenience ambitions

Asda Group has announced the acquisition of EG Group's UK and Ireland operations as the supermarket grows its strategy into convenience.

Time is ticking on DRS deadline

Humza Yousaf has given the Prime Minister until the end of the day to allow the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme or it could be scrapped.

Grouse aims to be daddy of all gifts

Edrington UK's brings back its The Famous Dad branding for The Famous Grouse in time for Father's Day alongside the launch of a new podcast.

Ambition is in store for the Premier Symbol

Booker celebrated the opening of its 500th Premier store in Scotland in May with further ambitions to use the store to help the symbol grow further.

Snappy tie-ups to deliver growth

The Snappy Group has grown its partnerships to help deliver a simpler delivery service for retailers using Snappy Shopper.

C-store drive on Best Start for food cards

Best Start Food Cards are set to be highlighted across 2,200 c-stores in Scotland in a bid to drive awareness of the prepaid food card initiative.

Acts making the headlines at Checkout Scotland

GroceryAid has revealed its headline acts for its Scottish music festival, Checkout Scotland helping to build excitement for the event on 31st August.

Inflation is a waiting game for food

The latest inflation figures show an overall drop into the single digits but food prices still remain stubbornly high, showing little sign of coming down soon.

Brands indulging on a big night in

Three major food and drink companies have been explaining why some of their products are ideal for indulgent big night in occasions.