Mixed bag Budget for retailers
THERE was good news and bad for retailers in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget today (11 March).
Alcohol duty has been frozen across the board,...
SGF takes to the stage
RETAILER representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation held its 2014 national conference last month at the National Stadium, Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Around 160 delegates...
Alternatives pressure on cream
STRAWBERRIES and cream may sound like the perfect partnership. But, according to the latest research from Mintel, future generations might prefer almond whip with...
Food and drink leaders launch net zero strategy
THE Scotland Food & Drink Partnership (SFDP) has launched a new roadmap that sets out a path to net zero emissions for Scotland’s food...
We weathered the storm
Turnover in the first six months of the trading year at independent co-operative Scotmid was down £6m on last year. But profit remained almost...
Beer beautiful beer
HEINEKEN UK has launched a new micro website designed to showcase the traditions of brewing and highlight what the Edinburgh-based firm describes as the...
Peas on the box
BIRDS Eye is to spend £4.8m on TV and online advertising for vegetables over the next two years.
Powering up the everyday choice
FAIRTRADE Foundation is encouraging shoppers to ask UK retailers to switch to Fairtrade in a stock challenge during Fairtrade Fortnight 23 February – 8...
Percol brewing up sustainable packs
Binning plastic a key trend for 2019
Government must combat illegal vape shops
Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
Esso added to MFG network
MOTOR Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s second largest independent forecourt operator, is adding the Esso brand onto its network.
Helping firms to cut carbon
Scotland’s larder is second to none and the Highlands and Islands are home to world renowned food and drink producers whose exports are sought across the globe.
Millbrook Dairy offers pizza advice
Make the most out of the wide variety of pizza options in store with advice from Millbrook Dairy Company on how to appeal to select consumer preferences.
Reject No-Deal now
Open letter from food and drink leaders warns no-deal could spell financial disaster
SCOTLAND’S food and drink producers have warned that a no-deal Brexit could...
Co-op staff to the rescue
Nineteen Co-op stores across the Highlands and Islands have helped to raise over £32,000 to buy a mobility device for a four year old boy
Bestway tries Apple Pay
BESTWAY Wholesale, which includes Batleys, is testing Apple Pay in its Abbey Road, London depot.
The new payment method gives customers the opportunity to...
