Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Further alcohol marketing consultation welcomed

Convenience retail and alcohol industry leaders have backed the Scottish Government’s decision to consult further with stakeholders over any new alcohol marketing regulations.

Cider maker seltzers

Aston Manor cider has entered the seltzer category with the launch of Sol Duc, a trio of low-calorie seltzers with an ABV of 5%

Fresh summer tastes from Edinburgh Gin

Edinburgh Gin has launched two new fruity flavours in its RTD range in time for the warmer summer months that the brand reckons will be popular in the weather.

Bring a flair this Valentine’s

Three brands have offered their selection to help retailers to elevate the offer for Valentine's Day this year, with a focus for some at-home cocktail serves.
Pack shots of Jam Shed Bubbly Rosé cans.

Jam Shed brings a fizz with new Rosé cans

Jam Shed is set to disrupt the category this coming summer with the launch of its new 'Format Friendly' Bubbly Rosé canned drinks.

Mix it up for the festive season

Christmas will be bigger than ever this year as people come together in big groups for the first time in three years, so says drinks giant Pernod Ricard UK.
A group of people hold bottles of VK Squashka up to the camera.

VK Squashka range debuts in Scotmid stores

VK Squashka has made its debut in Scotmid stores across Scotland as the brand continues to drive up sales with its core audience of young adults.
Polar Monkeys Mandarillo IPA

A tropical new brew

Nordic craft brewer Theodor Schiotz Brewing Co. has extended its Polar Monkeys range with the launch of a summer brew – Mandarillo Session IPA.

Three up for the cup

Drinks giant follows strawberry and cucumber with a 2016 trio IT’S not unusual to see flavoured cider launches and limited-edition releases in, or ahead of,...

Passion for fruit

Kopparberg is embracing the taste of the summer and expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new variant, Passionfruit and Orange Cider
Belhaven bottles

Cheers for a local discovery

Financial concerns may push consumers to limit their beer purchases this year, bringing continued challenges for retailers.
Havana Club cuban spiced rum

Spicing up Havana Club

PERNOD Ricard has been spicing things up through an NPD first for its Havana Club rum brand.

A high volume cider

BROTHERS Drinks Co will get back to its roots this summer, as the official cider of Glastonbury 2022.
Summerhall Distillery founders Marcus Pickering and Matt Gammell

Winging into Scotch whisky

The Edinburgh-based distillery behind Pickering’s Gin has entered the whisky category with the launch of a new blended scotch.

Craft jumps 45%

Seasonal sales uplift predicted by capital gin CRAFT products and small-batch production are becoming important in many parts of the drinks industry. Edinburgh-based Spencerfield Spirit...
English rugby players James Haskell, Mike Tindall and broadcaster Alex Payne stand in a distillery holding glasses as Haskell holds a bottle of Rémy Martin VSOP as part of a campaign for the brand.

English rugby stars front new Rémy Martin VSOP campaign to bring shoppers to the...

Cognac brand Rémy Martin VSOP has teamed up with 'The Good, The Bad and The Rugby' podcast stars to introduce its range to a wider consumer base.