Experimental dram is a hit
THE firm behind Glenfiddich has tasted early success for its recently launched The Experimental Series of whiskies, securing listings throughout the UK, it says.
Launched...
Mamma Mia! Lactose-free pizza
Being lactose-intolerant would usually mean that frozen pizzas were firmly off-limits.
Dundee’s The Yard wins £10k from Spar’s Community Cashback campaign
Dundee’s The Yard has been awarded £10,000 from SPAR Scotland as part of its national Community Cashback campaign.
The specialist charity creates play opportunities...
Ask the expert – RVM Systems
RVM Systems Managing Director Claudia Marshall on DRS preparations and the benefits of reverse vending machines for retailers.
AG Barr goes for renewable
Factories to be powered by wind farms
Added to the list – Biscuit firm expands availability
LANARK-based based Border Biscuits has won a number of nationwide listings for its expanding biscuit portfolio with supermarket firm Asda.
From June, over 300 Asda...
Luxurious partnership
Whisky brand The Macallan has struck a partnership with luxury car manufacturer Bentley to promote sustainability.
A mental health lifeline
Carling has joined forces with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) in a bid to increase access to mental health services
Back on the box
Despite total biscuit sales being flat, Border Biscuits has reported an 11.4% year-on-year increase in retail value.
And it puts that down partly to more...
Thin rolls add sales weight
The most popular lunch in the UK is the sandwich according to Allied Bakeries. But the firm says that people also want variety in their...
Big spend pays off for biscuit firm
Independent biscuit maker Border Biscuits has invested £1m in its Lanark manufacturing plant
A handy guide to eco advice
Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.
A major listing for Nudie
AYRSHIRE-based Nudie Snacks has secured a listing with Holland & Barrett for its Cauliflower Crisps range.
KeyStore backs health trial
The Healthy Living Programme has joined forces with KeyStore for the launch of a new scheme aimed at encouraging children to make healthier choices.
Guidance updated
THE latest edition of the SGF Healthy Living Programme – Guidance for Promoting Produce is available online at the Scottish Grocers Federation website.
The programme...
Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion
Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, director at GHSL, and Leigh McCarter, store manager at Premier Racetrack Pitstop Bearsden, following the award win.







































