Stock Scottish to secure sales

SF&D chief exec James Withers urges c-stores to get behind local .
range of free from products

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.

Leading the way on sustainability

TENNENT’s is serious about sustainability, if its capital expenditure is anything to go by.
Asda no fruit veg bags trial

Multiples step up their environmental activity in bid to cut plastic waste

For decades, environmental campaigners have argued that sustainability is essential to our future health, wealth and happiness; it seems like the supermarkets are waking up to that reality too

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...
CCEP has researched plant packs.

Plant-based packs

COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has shared its vision of the future with its new plant-based bottle concept.
Lagg Distillery Isle of Arran

Second distillery opens on Arran

Almost 25 years since it was founded, the Isle of Arran Distillery has opened its second distillery on the island.
The Macallan and Bently Motors partnership

Luxurious partnership

Whisky brand The Macallan has struck a partnership with luxury car manufacturer Bentley to promote sustainability.
2014

Kicking off Scotland’s big year

FOR many Scots 2014 was always going to be a big year. The 700th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn occurs in June and there’s...

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...

Cathedral on the right track

Saputo shooting for fully recyclable packs
Scotty Brand neeps and tatties, an easy -to-prepare Burns Supper accompaniment.

Sales rising off the pie chart

NEW Year, celebrated just a few days ago, is marked in many houses by a family dinner where steak pie is the star of...

Hydration with fruit mixed in

JUICE brand Sunmagic has launched a new range of sparkling juice drinks for children. The Hydra Fizz range contains 50% fruit juice and is made...
Family eating vegetables

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

Healthy loyalty

AWARD-WINNING Premier retailers Dennis and Linda Williams are preparing to launch a new initiative to get local kids eating more healthily. 1,000 local schoolchildren are...

Adding value to luxury

FAMILY firm Mackie’s says it has created a niche market of affordable luxury through a combination of quality and pricing. Marketing director Karin Hayhow said:...