Trio of bee-corp brands unite for World Bee Day
B-Corp firms Hive Mind Mead, The Scottish Bee Company and GNAW Chocolate have teamed up to support World Bee Day this year.
DRS administrator gets ScotGov approval
CIRCULARITY Scotland Limited has been appointed as the new administrator for Scotland's forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Given the green light today (24 March) by...
Holyrood Distillery secures listing for gin
Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has secured its first major supermarket listing for its award-winning Height of Arrows gin.
Shining on Dole in new summer campaign
TV presenter Angellica Bell has been announced as the face of Dole Sunshine Company's new marketing campaign, highlighting the brand's range.
Asda Foundation funds Scottish foodbanks this winter
Supermarket charity initiative Asda Foundation has announced its has donated over £30,000 to Scottish foodbanks in time for the winter season.
Mentos bursts open the sharing occasion with new Berry sweets
Global confectionery firm Perfetti Van Melle has expanded on the sharing occasion with its new Mentos Feeling Berry Good sweet packs.
ScotGov faces £166million DRS court action
Waste management firm Biffa has welcomed a judge's decision to allow it to pursue a £166million legal claim against the Scottish Government over the failed DRS.
Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco
Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
Red Bull puts focus on low/no-sugar drinks
Energy drinks giant Red Bull says c-store retailers can feel the benefit with soaring sales if they stock healthier choices.
Scotland’s only Budgens stores to close
SCOTLAND’S only Budgens stores are set to close, putting a number a jobs at risk.
The former Co-op stores in Prestwick and Paisley were sold...
Cadbury rolls out new Grab and Go pack format
Cadbury has unveiled a new Grab & Go format pack for its Dairy Milk range in a bid to cater to shoppers seeking out more convenient pack sizes in stores.
Ben Lomond Gin secures a double win
Loch Lomond distilled London Dry Gin Ben Lomond has received a double gold medal for its Original Scottish Gin on the worldwide spirits stage.
Walkers teams up with the Lionesses for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
Crisps brand Walkers is building its support of women's football with its new campaign to tie in with the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 competition.
Scottish brands battling own-label rivals
Shopping habits change as inflation eases
WHAT a year! Food and drink sales in Scotland are worth £11.8billion and are growing at 4.1%.
Brands make up...
15m visitors looking local
2014 provides a huge opportunity for food and drink retailers and producers to raise the bar for Scottish products argues Scotland Food and Drink...
At-home cocktails should be in the mix
Cocktails are popular in the on-trade – and that trend crosses into the off-trade, where consumers experiment with creating serves at home – and Diageo has solutions to help boost c-store sales.
