plastic bottles on the beach

Inflation harming efforts

INFLATION is preventing shoppers from making more sustainable food and drink choices.
Head shot of Louisa Coursey, programme manager of Scotland Food & Drink's Net Zero Commitment team.

Scotland Food & Drink strengthens Net Zero team

Industry firm Scotland Food & Drink has strengthened its commitment to hit net zero by 2045 with the appointment of a new programme manager for the initiative.

Feel better profit factor

Scotland’s c-stores are at the heart of the latest national efforts to improve the country’s diet and well being. And these days the healthy...
Highland Spring eco bottles

Less new plastic ahead

Last year was a big one for Highland Spring in terms of sustainability.
rowan-glen-yogurts

Facelift was a big success

Rowan Glen says revamp is getting results
Lucy Bee Coconut Oil, fairtrade fortnight, fairtrade.

Bigger Bee oil

LUCY Bee Unrefined Extra Virgin Fairtrade Organic Raw Coconut Oil is now available in a 1L jar. An alternative to  processed oils, butter and margarine...
older generation enjoying salad

To Veganuary and beyond

Demand for vegan and vegetarian food is set to get even bigger during 2020, as older consumers join in

New fish cakes take the Crown

SEAFOOD brand Ocean Crown has launched what it claims are the first gluten and wheat-free fish cakes. The fish cakes are available in traditional fish...
Allinson recently added a high-fibre loaf to its range. Hamlyns of Scotland says porridge is becoming more popular in summer.

Oats more than a winter warmer

PORRIDGE is no longer simply a hearty, healthy winter breakfast - consumers who want to live a healthier lifestyle are choosing porridge oats for...

Caorunn’s tonic – Scottish Tesco’s snap up spirit

LAST month Scotland’s Caorunn Gin went into 88 Tesco’s stores across Scotland. The expansion in the off-trade will also see Caorunn Gin increase its listings...

Raising a glass to the Amazon

A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
The Cheeky Panda toilet roll

Clean the green way

Sustainable options remain important considerations for consumers across the board, even when it comes to cleaning the house.
Kenco

Refill packs win green points

REFILL packs have helped Kenco – one of the first coffee brands to be made with 100% Rainforest Alliance beans – improve its environmental...
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Big spend pays off for biscuit firm

Independent biscuit maker Border Biscuits has invested £1m in its Lanark manufacturing plant

Healthy outlook for cereals sales

CEREAL is involved in 62% of British breakfasts according to Kellogg’s and, it says, c-stores have played an influential part in putting porridge and...
Scottish Wholesale Association

SWA joins taskforce

THE Scottish Wholesale Association has joined Transport Scotland’s Zero Emission Truck Taskforce.