New fish cakes take the Crown

SEAFOOD brand Ocean Crown has launched what it claims are the first gluten and wheat-free fish cakes. The fish cakes are available in traditional fish...

Tayto’s valued choice

Crisps giant Tayto has kept its PMP range of Golden Wonder sharing packs set at £1 in the face of rising inflation to help support convenience retailers.
Sunpride Mango Juice

Is mango the new coconut?

World foods have shown sales growth in the UK for some time. Is there now also a growing market for world drinks? According to Refresco...
Natural hunt for the Big 5

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...

Potatoes on the line

SCOTTISH potato production has been given a major investment boost. One of the UK’s largest potato suppliers, Branston, unveiled its latest integrated grading, washing...
Nairn’s

Oats champ in snack attack

Nairn’s bars with fruit and seeds aim to capture health-conscious nibblers OATCAKE brand Nairn’s is expanding its range to take advantage of what it sees...
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Fareshare M to do

FARESHARE’s campaign to cut food waste in the UK has been picking up steam, after 53 MPs publicly backed its efforts in a letter to the Prime Minister.

Raising a cup to conservation

THERE seems little doubt that the introduction of the 5p carrier bag charge has made a big change in consumer habits, with figures last...

McIntosh adds mac

THE Italian influenced Scottish favourite of macaroni has been a big hit for Scottish food and ready meals producer, and McIntosh brand owner, Strathmore...
Perfectly Clear

The world of health

WE’RE often told that health considerations are increasingly important to food and drink shoppers. According to figures from the global retail research firm HIM...

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...

A sausage roll- with no sausage

Aryzta Food Solutions has become the latest brand to tap into the vegan and free from trend
Macsween

No more landfill

HAGGIS producer Macsween has changed its manufacturing process so that no waste products are sent to landfill. Earlier this year the company was recycling 90%...

Shorter pack saves paper

PREMIER Foods is doing its bit to reduce packaging waste with the launch of Bisto in a new, shorter tub.
Glenmorangie distillery

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.
Mars Chocolate & Drinks vegan dairy free drinks

Dairy free is flying

The non-dairy drinks category is worth £29 million annually, according to Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats (MCD&T).