Industry experts welcome DRS grant support
DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
Something for the weekend
BIG NIGHTS IN don’t just feature quick snacks. Special nights in and dinner parties have risen dramatically. Research carried out by YouGov found that...
Eating Scottish
THERE are a few things that undeniably come in useful in Scotland, for residents and visitors alike. One of them is an umbrella.
Next month...
Dairy free is flying
The non-dairy drinks category is worth £29 million annually, according to Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats (MCD&T).
Ale world leaders – Craft beer focus
SCOTLAND’S craft and small and medium-sized brewing scene has been transformed in recent years.
Not only have many of our most interesting brewing companies survived...
Natural hunt for the Big 5 – Walkers Shortbread
WALKERS Shortbread is working with Visit Scotland to support its Year of Natural campaign - its biggest ever nature-focused tourism drive.
A Walkers Shortbread dedicated...
Ready, steady, go Glasgow
SOFT drinks brand AG Barr says it’s leading the charge for Scottish products in the run-up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Its bottled water...
Tasty bites with ‘no nasties’
WELSH flapjack producer Brynmor is eyeing growth for its portfolio of snack bars – positioning the brand as a nutritious and flavoursome option that is made with “no nasties”.
Speyside super gin
BOUTIQUE spirit Caorunn, distilled in the Balmenach Distillery on Speyside, is now the second-biggest super-premium gin in the UK.
Figures just released from the...
The Goodie life at 99
MULLERLIGHT has expanded its yogurt range by launching Mullerlight Goodies.
Available in three flavours, the 99-calorie Mullerlight Goodies are yogurt with crunchy pieces on the...
Bru is still king of the chiller
The power of brand Scotland should not be underestimated – especially in the soft drinks chiller .
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...
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.
Provenance in the bottle
Water brand pushes Perthshire roots .
Top of the drinks and here to serve
2017 has been an outstanding year for Tennent’s and what a way to round it off by becoming Scotland’s top-selling alcohol brand
Clean the green way
Sustainable options remain important considerations for consumers across the board, even when it comes to cleaning the house.








































