Snacking better
The question of what constitutes a ‘healthy’ snack is a tough one for shoppers as well as retailers
Free for all
Sales of free-from foods are expected to surpass half a billion pounds in the UK in 2016. An increase in product innovation, coupled with...
A warm welcome for the latest guidance
The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.
Barr predicts bumper sales
IRN-Bru manufacturer AG Barr is going all out to capitalise on the events of the coming year.
“Glasgow 2014 will focus worldwide attention on...
Pairing with the gardens
TAYLORS of Harrogate is expanding its green tea line-up with the arrival of a new blend.
The firm says its new Green Tea & Delicate...
Scottish firms take on new graduates
Scotland Food and Drink has announced the appointment of two graduates to major foodservice firms .
Hovis slashes its carbon footprint
Bakery giant’s new renewable polythene bag to be flagged on-pack to emphasise its green credentials to consumers.
BREAD giant Hovis is lowering its packs’...
Less new plastic ahead
Last year was a big one for Highland Spring in terms of sustainability.
Riso’s grains of hope
Italian rice miller Riso Gallo is turning consumers’ attention to sustainability with its latest TV campaign
Cleaning up the pack
Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable
Blogging into the stores
INTERNET culinary sensation Ella Mills has launched a new oat bar range under her Deliciously Ella brand.
A sweet choice
THE alternatives to sugar market in the UK is worth £52m and a quarter of households buy products in the category four times a...
Brands stress choice
COMPANIES and brands throughout food and drink have been working to produce products that give options to consumers who want to choose items with,...
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.
On a health kick
There’s a ways to go but Scotland’s national diet is evolving, and firms reckon this creates a chance for retailers to get ahead by adapting their offer
Bidding for a better diet
Foodservice provider on a health kick .
