Scottish brands 2017: a year of evolution
AS 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the food and non-alcoholic drink industry in Scotland over the past year
Protein 22 wins big
SCOTTISH dairy firm Graham’s has gained global acclaim after picking up a Gulfood Innovation Award for new product development at the Dubai World Trade...
Have your lentil cake and eat it
WESSANEN UK has launched a new lentil-based rice and corn cake under its Kallo natural food brand.
A major listing for Nudie
AYRSHIRE-based Nudie Snacks has secured a listing with Holland & Barrett for its Cauliflower Crisps range.
Back to work and making a difference
After a two-year career break, Emma Foster returned to Mackie’s Crisps with dramatic results.
Free… and all in the best possible taste
AS free-from foods join the mainstream, the demand for great-tasting and high-quality products is increasing. That’s the word from gluten-free product baker Kent &...
Sustainability focus for tobacco giant
Ruth Forbes of JTI on the firm’s environmental activities
Provenance pushes profits
Hamlyns thinks retailers should do more to promote Scottish produce .
Plans afoot in the glen
THERE’S a lot going on at Glenmorangie at the moment as the Highland distillery gears up to build a new still house as part of a planned expansion.
Around the world with Brewdog
BREWDOG has teamed up with eco platform Pawprint to bolster its sustainability credentials once again, with the launch of its ‘around the world in 80 bars’ challenge.
More Than Meet launches vegan Jerk Burger
VEGETARIAN food brand More Than Meat is launching a new vegan Jerk Burger, which it says is the first to be made available in...
High five
WHITWORTHS reckons consumers want be more informed about the choices they make.
Its latest snack packaging has been designed to communicate that its dried apricots,...
Cocoa plans
CADBURY Dairy Milk chocolate in the UK has carried the Fairtrade logo since 2009. Since then, Fairtrade certification has also been granted to Cadbury...
Big retailer signs up with Tomra
REVERSE vending machine manufacturer Tomra has signed a deal with a “major retailer”, the firm has announced.
SWA joins taskforce
THE Scottish Wholesale Association has joined Transport Scotland’s Zero Emission Truck Taskforce.
The nation’s thirst for fizz – Soft drinks
AS Mark Thomson’s analysis on page 40 pointed out, Scottish consumers are very keen on soft drinks.
And soft drinks is certainly a category where...









































