Marco Bertacc new chief executive at Quorn foods

New boss has big ambitions

Meat alternative brand Quorn Foods has appointed a new chief executive, as demand for vegetarian options grows at pace
Lucozade Ribena Suntory growing for good

Drive to do good for all of society

As part of the Suntory Growing For Good project, Lucozade Ribena Suntory is taking steps to drive sustainability.
older generation enjoying salad

To Veganuary and beyond

Demand for vegan and vegetarian food is set to get even bigger during 2020, as older consumers join in

Booker’s FareShare record

Leading wholesaler Booker achieves a new milestone in its food redistribution work through deal with surplus food charity FareShare.
Eden Mill

More mill planned

SPIRITS firm Eden Mill has announced ambitious plans to build a new distillery and brewery alongside its headquarters in St Andrew’s.
loose fruit and veg in aldi supermarket

Best before dates scrapped to slash waste at Aldi

Aldi is set to remove best before dates across a selection of fresh fruit and veg lines by the end of the year, as part of it's commitment to reduce food waste.
plant based babybels

Growth for snacks

Appetites for plant-based diets have been growing lately, giving retailers the perfect opportunity to reflect this in stores.

Making moves

Turkish firm expanding with Halal confectionery TURKISH confectionery producer Kervan Gida is aiming to expand its footprint in the UK market with the roll-out of...

Twin-track appeal sees sales grow

THERE are two key consumers for Polish meats, according to speciality supplier Smithfield Foods: Polish-born shoppers who want to buy familiar brands and products,...

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

Make the most of vegan deals

Creating a display and highlighting value ranges are the two main tips from Swizzels for retailers who want to make the most of Veganuary.

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...

Scottish brands 2017: a year of evolution

AS 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the food and non-alcoholic drink industry in Scotland over the past year

A taste for adventure

ONCE an exotic treat, Chinese and Indian meals are pretty much a staple part of the average UK family’s home menus these days, but...
Torridon chef Paul Green with BBQ Scotch Beef skewers

Barbecue plan to beat midges

If you have beef with the midges, Scotch Beef might just have the solution for you.

Quiche checks in – New gluten-free frozen product

WHEN consumer research identified quiche as the product most people wanted to see in a gluten-free format, manufacturer DS gluten-free made its move. Its new...