Playing it cool at BFFF awards
Some of the biggest names in frozen food have had cause for celebration this summer, at the Frozen Food Awards 2022.
The Convenience Guide Scotland 2022/23
Insights from top brands, suppliers and experts should stand Scottish retailers in good stead as the convenience channel continues to evolve
Billions for charities
GOOD causes received the equivalent of £36 million per week in funding through The National Lottery in the last financial year, Camelot UK has revealed.
A consumer’s view of DRS
NEW research from Suntory predicts shoppers will need just seven weeks to adapt when deposit return is launched in Scotland.
Financial backing for bakery
TRADITIONAL bakery business Clootie McToot has been making waves with support from Business Gateway.
The future of fish
THE Scottish Salmon Company’s Scottish based operations have a new name: Bakkafrost Scotland.
The end of an era
Maureen Robinson, master blender at Diageo and one of the leading lights of Scotland’s whisky industry is stepping down from her role.
Taypack ready to go own way
SCOTTISH crisp maker Mackie’s at Taypack is ready to go its own way, following the successful completion of a share buyout.
Changing of the guard at Tormore
THE Tormore distillery and brand is set to change hands, following a deal between Elixir Distillers and Pernod Ricard.
Seafood role for Galetti
Former Masterchef judge and leading restaurateur Monica Galetti has been named as an ambassador for Scottish seafood.
Awards Profile – Customer Delivery Store of the Year
Delivery has been growing rapidly in the Scottish convenience channel and shows no sign of slowing down.
C-stores back vaping as a tool
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has called on the Scottish Government to recognise the power of vaping in the fight against tobacco smoking.
Illicit cigarettes still on the rise
THE illicit cigarette trade is on the rise in the UK according to a new report commissioned by Phillip Morris International (PML).
Hidden illnesses pose a problem
As public awareness of invisible illnesses, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis (more usually known as ME and chronic fatigue syndrome) and long Covid, grows so does their impact on employers and their workforces.
Competition concern
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Morrisons’ acquisition of McColls.
Scooping a sustainable prize
MACKIE’s of Scotland has launched an on-pack promotion that shines a spotlight on its sustainability activities.
