Earthquake relief
Turkish confectionery firm Kervan Gida has set up a new fundraising effort to help those affected by the earthquake in Syria.
Charity pair take biscuit
Tunnock's has thrown its support behind oarswomen Sabrina Simpson and Leanne Maiden who are set to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic for charity.
Greens set for UK expansion
Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.
Food prices spark alarm
Industry experts have voiced concerns after food inflation hit its highest rate in over 45 years, according to official data.
Standing up to the criminals
Convenience channel chiefs and workers were given top tips on tackling crime at a major Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual event last month.
£190k boost for Go Local
The Scottish Government has approved the fourth phase of the Go Local scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
In-disposable advice
Imperial Tobacco offers retailers tips to help drive up disposable vape sales by staying up to date on the latest trends in the market.
Rustlers is a convenient option
Kepak reckons its Rustlers-branded food-to-go machines are a great choice for convenience retailers looking to tap into the profitable category.
Starbucks takes a chilled approach
Starbucks says its chilled coffee offerings have a major role to play in further growth of the RTD coffee market.
Four Loko takes novel approach
Red Star Brands reckons it can hold on to Generation Z consumers by offering a novel variety of flavours for its Four Loko RTD.
Kopparberg has eco message
Kopparberg reckons its eco credibility goes a long way towards winning over younger customers.
Healthy options in RTDs
RTD brand White Claw aims to bring a healthier, more sessionable option to consumers when it comes to choosing from RTD brands.
Flavours of the month
Red Bull is banking on its wide range of flavoured energy drinks to help push up sales during the summer with a new Juneberry variant.
Alibaba highlights the digital export opportunity for Scottish businesses
Sponsored: Alibaba.com, the leading B2B online marketplace, will be at the Scotland Food and Drink Conference at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh today to explain how Scottish businesses can maximise the global export opportunity.
Sprouting support
Potato manufacturer McCain makes a multimillion pledge to support UK farmers to combat further environmental challenges.
Booker’s FareShare record
Leading wholesaler Booker achieves a new milestone in its food redistribution work through deal with surplus food charity FareShare.
