New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory
The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Quite continental
With a food-to-go operation that features a pizza oven all the way from Italy, the latest venture from Giacopazzi’s aims to bring a taste...
Over the Moo launches crowdfund project
Plant-based ice cream bites brand Over the Moo has launched a new crowd funding campaign in a bid to expand the brand's presence across the UK market.
Government knew about ditched Horizon report
BBC News has reported the 2016 Government knew about a ditched report from the Post Office which could have helped wrongfully accused postmasters.
Unitas Wholesale has arrived
Unitas Wholesale is here, following the successful completion of a merger between Today’s Group and Landmark Wholesale
Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
Scottish efforts to boost GroceryAid
Scottish supporters of GroceryAid are stepping up their efforts to raise money for the charity with three big activities – starting with the Checkout Scotland event.
Above inflation wage increase
THE minimum wage is set to increase by 6.2% in April, a hike well above inflation – which currently sits at 1.4%.
Scottish food and drink breaks £14bn
Scotland's food and drink industry generated a record turnover of £14.3bn in 2013, the Scottish Government’s food secretary Richard Lochhead announced.
The figure was up...
FareShare plea to food sector
Charity FareShare is appealing for more "food partners" as it faces massive demand for help because of the cost-of-living crisis.
Edinburgh-based bakery Saltire Patisserie walks off with Diet & Health Award at Food and...
Scottish bakery Saltire Patisserie was the winner of FDF Awards’ Diet & Health Award for its initiative to reduce salt content in its wholemeal bloomers and bagels.
Bisto has a banger in its new Sausage Gravy
Premier Foods has launched its new Bisto For Sausages Gravy Granules in a bid to capitalise on the rising demand for 'bangers and mash' dinnertime occasions.
Spar Scotland Raises the Bar
CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.
Scotland’s top wholesalers honoured
High spirits at 17th SWA Achievers awards
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill scooped the top prize at the 17th Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers awards at a...
Cadbury Brunch launches new PMP for best seller
Mondelēz International has launched a new PMP format for its best-selling Cadbury Brunch variant with the £1.39 price-marked Choc Chip flavour.
Butterkist pops on the small screen
Popcorn brand Butterkist is set to sponsor the film programming on Channel 4, including during the key Halloween and Christmas seasonal periods.
