Colette Backwell

Doing what it says on the tin

Do you know your FIC from your COOL? Shortly there will be new rules governing the way food producers label the products that will...
Aldi’s futuristic Greenwich store.

Shop & Go at Aldi

ALDI is the latest supermarket to launch its first checkout-free store in London.

Last chance to weigh in on restrictions

RETAILERS have until tomorrow (9 January) to have their say on controversial Scottish Government proposals aimed at tackling obesity in Scotland. The proposals — which...

Blocks away

CHOCOLATE. Is there anything it can’t do? It’s high in antioxidants, a natural anti-depressant, and contains theobromine, which kills the bacteria which cause tooth...
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme's Business Support Research Survey aims to cover the industry's entire supply chain.

Net Zero survey open for Scottish food and drink firms

The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme has launched an industry-wide Business Support Research Survey and is urging firms across the sector to take part.
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Morning eaters taking it easy

BREAKFASTS are changing, as the recessionary habit of eating a hearty meal at home before leaving for work loses its grip as the economy...

Industry leaders back FM’s DRS delay

Industry leaders from across the convenience channel have welcomed the new measures introduced by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, including the delay to DRS.
Snappy Shopper app

Getting snappy on TV

C-store delivery app Snappy Shopper has released its first national TV, video on-demand, radio and online advertising campaign
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Rising in the east – United Wholesale

United forges ahead with expansion in Glasgow and new depot development in Edinburgh; U-Save project gives new fascia option GLASGOW-based independent wholesaler United Wholesale has...
Suntory drinks

Brands band together

FOR the first time ever, three Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I brands have come together for a consumer promotion.
Mackie's Perthshire facility

Crisp maker spending big

Mackie's has invested a six-figure sum in the construction of a new crisp production facility in Scotland.
Irn Bru cans

AG Barr is on the rise

Reformulation doesn’t seem to have slowed growth for AG Barr, according to the latest financial statement from the firm
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Splash the cash for fast

Almost half (48%) of online grocery shoppers claim they are willing to pay for faster delivery in order to receive groceries within an hour of purchasing

Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse

DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
Image of the front of the EG On the Move Co-op store in East Kilbride.

EG On the Move and Co-op grow in East Kilbride

EG On The Move and Co-op have expanded further on their franchise agreement by opening two new stores, one in the East Kilbride area.
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LRS name changed to Suntory

Lucozade Ribena Suntory has a new name which brings it in line with the firm’s global business.