New operator announced for UK DRS
The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.
Leading the pack
The fast-growing range of free-from foods that’s now available in stores and out-of-home outlets all across the country was in evidence recently at the...
A taste of the Caribbean
CARIBBEAN foods are showing 15% year-on-year growth, fuelled in part by the increase in the number of people visiting the area, says specialist firm...
Quorn relaunches with a new look to change perceptions about meat-free products
New branding extols ‘high protein with no artificial ingredients’ as the meat-free brand capitalises on consumers moving to a healthier diet.
Positive steps with tea farms
FAIRTRADE Fortnight saw Clipper Teas and the Fairtrade Foundation team up to celebrate the benefits of sustainable tea farming.
Highland Spring focuses on nature with Woodland Trust partnership
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has partnered up with the Woodland Trust to expand its nature-driven restoration work in Ochil Hills, Perthshire.
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...
Going wild about oats
QUOTING Kantar Worldpanel research, Pepsico says that seven out of 10 UK households buy porridge during the year.
But modern shoppers want products that are...
Around the world with Brewdog
BREWDOG has teamed up with eco platform Pawprint to bolster its sustainability credentials once again, with the launch of its ‘around the world in 80 bars’ challenge.
Kids bars offer healthier choice
Graze launches its first childrens range
Gluten is frozen out
Dr. Oetker eyes category growth going forward
Pots of demand
Scottish dairy brand Rowan Glen has launched two new ranges of high-protein yogurts that feature zero added sugar.
Commercial manager Donny Gillies said: “The Pots of...
Time to put health on promotion
Since 2004 the Scottish Grocers Federation Healthy Living Programme has been working with local retailers to boost sales of fruit and vegetables and other...
Dairy gets a health kick
THE growing trend towards healthy eating and dieting has been good for cheese, in terms of both sales performance and the introduction of new...
Proof is in the pudding
A North Berwick butcher has been crowned Scotland’s top black pudding maker .
Vegan confectionery helps growth
Vegan can be sweet. That’s the view of sugar confectionery manufacturer Swizzels.
