Free-from expo boss says future is bright
Some of the biggest names in the free-from business will gather in Barcelona this month for the Free From/Functional Food Expo 2017, but ahead...
Ramping up the free-from range
WHETHER it’s a gluten intolerance or an avoidance of meat and dairy, today’s consumer comes with varying dietary requirements with many seeking out specialist products.
Cutting the sugar
HEINZ has introduced Heinz Tomato Ketchup 50% Less Sugars.
The new ketchup has 50% less sugars as well as 25% less salt than regular...
What do we know about Scotland?
Scotland has a distinct grocery and convenience store scene. In home-produced items and other products we have our own preferences and we spend more...
Better options for the planet
CONSUMERS across the globe are increasingly expressing their desire for products with less plastic packaging, according to data from Kantar.
Nakd claims it’s dressing up the category
REFERRING to a Mintel snacking report, Nakd says 40% of consumers are switching to healthier snacks.
It also reports that with sales amounting to £31m...
Birthday discount as Co-op marks wine’s 10th
THE Co-operative Food reckons it was the first major retailer to launch own-brand Fairtrade wine in the UK.
The Co-operative now offers 21 Fairtrade wines,...
Top tips for a green life
GREEN Tourism, the sustainable tourism certification programme, has produced a list of top tips for convenience retailers who want to make their businesses more...
Big retailer signs up with Tomra
REVERSE vending machine manufacturer Tomra has signed a deal with a “major retailer”, the firm has announced.
Free from meat but full of profit
Quorn widening appeal with PMPs
Snacks set to cut calories and more
DEMAND for healthier snacking products is likely to continue to grow over the next few years, and is a key area of focus for...
No slowing up for shortbread
WHEN it comes to Caledonian confectionery, it doesn’t get much more Scottish than shortbread.
“Take notice” of demand for healthier soft drinks
VIMTO has urged retailers to act on what it sees as growing demand for healthier soft drinks this summer.
Ed Jones, senior customer marketing manager...
Putting shops centre stage
WITH Scottish general and local elections just months away, Scotland’s convenience industry representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation has taken its message about the...
Kooky to inspire this Veganuary
Launching just in time for Veganuary, Kooky snacks reckons its exotic ingredients might tempt more consumers to get involved in the event.
Facelift was a big success
Rowan Glen says revamp is getting results
