SPAR Scotland shoppers are in for a treat this Christmas, As local bakers fill their stores with seasonal goods.
Celebrating local communities is something SPAR is very passionate about, and supporting local produce and suppliers means those communities can have fresh and tasty goods they hold close to heart.
The bakeries working with SPAR include some Scottish stalwarts, admired by generations of customers. Brownings the Bakers set up shop in Kilmarnock in 1945, and Fife-based Stuart’s Bakers and Butchers has been supplying cakes, breads, pies and more since 1857.
Freshly baked goods from local suppliers are available in SPAR Scotland year-round, and many suppliers are creating something extra special for Christmas.
Previous years have seen special gift baskets and cupcakes decorated like Christmas trees and snowmen. And by working with local suppliers, SPAR Scotland brings treats to the whole country while being specific to regional tastes.
It also means that every seasonal treat is made by a company that knows exactly how to please local customers, and who can put a regional spin on classics such as Christmas cake and fruit bread.
Auld’s has been baking in Greenock for 120 years, while customers in the Dunfermline area have been “stopping for a Stephen’s” for a century and a half.
JG Ross in Aberdeenshire has won multiple awards since setting up in 1962, and Edinburgh’s Premium Bakery is proud to serve classic Scottish recipes.
And Ashers Bakery has been supplying the Highlands with award-wining baked goods since 1877, the business having been stewarded by four generations of the Asher family.
With SPAR, all this tradition goes hand in hand with modern convenience. SPAR shops are often in local neighbourhoods, making it easy to nip out and get those last-minute essentials while beating the Christmas rush. Customers can browse the tempting bakery offers while picking up essential grocery items.
SPAR’s own-brand products can also help shoppers get ready for the festive season, with everything from award-winning all-butter mince pies, to pre-peeled frozen sprouts and enough foil to cover the biggest turkey.
And don’t forget the great range of wines, spirits* and soft drinks, which means no Christmas party need run dry.
Thanks to SPAR’s Big Deals of Christmas promotion, running until January 1, 2025, you’ll find a fantastic range of goods from some of the biggest brands, many at lower prices.
Supporting the local community is vital for SPAR Scotland, and that includes doing its bit for neighbourhoods across the country this festive season.
In Glasgow and its surrounding areas, SPAR Scotland is participating in food bank initiatives. It’s also donating SPAR vouchers to help care homes with their Christmas celebrations.
This December it will be in support of SPAR UK’s national charity partner, Marie Curie, by donating mince pies and SPAR vouchers to Marie Curie hospices in Scotland.
SPAR Scotland is proud to be your local shop. The stores are easy to find, often close by, and they really value their relationships with local suppliers and the community.
Pop in and find out what your SPAR has to offer this Christmas.
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*Alcoholic products are only available to people aged 18+. SPAR follows the ‘challenge 25 policy’ so you may be asked for ID when purchasing. Please drink responsibly.