Packaging up the globe

FOREIGN travel, world cuisine and simple curiosity  encourage interest in beers from around the world and UK distributors are continuing to develop a series...
Haggis Bites from McKechnie Jess, which also produces Haggis Lasagne, Haggis Pakora and Spicy Haggis Dippers

Shock of the new – Haggis for all seasons

Stags and spice give haggis producers food for thought HAGGIS is closely linked to the annual Burns Night shindigs, but manufacturers are looking to promote...
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High five

WHITWORTHS reckons consumers want be more informed about the choices they make. Its latest snack packaging has been designed to communicate that its dried apricots,...

Thin rolls add sales weight

The most popular lunch in the UK is the sandwich according to Allied Bakeries. But the firm says that  people also want variety in their...
Eat Natural bars

Ferrero snaps up Eat Natural

Acquisition expands group’s health offer
Winners from 22 companies, from start-ups to century-old bakeries, celebrate their victories at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.

The nation’s finest foods

OOFT! A fiery chilli sauce, made by the tiny Island Girl company in the Borders, is just one of the Scottish products to be...
Wind Turbine photo AlanMorris/Shutterstock

AG Barr goes for renewable

Factories to be powered by wind farms

Hand made

EVERY bar of Seed and Bean Fairtrade chocolate is hand made in the UK in small batches using 100% organic ingredients. The company says it...
Kokkoman Ponzu Lemon and Teriyaki marinade

Japanese flavour in a bottle

GLOBAL soy sauce brand Kikkoman has stepped up its NPD game, introducing more Japanese flavour to the UK market.
Ewan Anderson

Brand Scotland is a powerful force

CIM Scotland vice chair Ewan Anderson discusses the sales-driving effect that provenance has on Scottish consumers
Serve-over, till-point display cabinets featuring goods from local bakery specialists are now frequently seen in Scottish Spar shops. The symbol group is expanding its programme of partnerships with local bakers, butchers and produce providers.

Symbol of partnership

Fascia pioneer Spar to use fortnight event to highlight its work with regional food and drink suppliers. SCOTTISH Food and Drink Fortnight (SFDF) will be...
Genius

Free-from – part of the everyday lunch?

FREE-from’s move to the mainstream continues with Tesco’s launch of a gluten-free sandwich range in May. Made by specialist supplier Genius, the fillings are cheese...
Nudie Snacks uses 'wonky vegetables' in the process of making its snacks range.

Nudie Snacks cuts out veggie waste

Scottish business Nudie Snacks is using "wonky vegetables" in the making of its cauliflower crisps in a bid to be more eco-friendly.
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.

Putting shops centre stage

WITH Scottish general and local elections just months away, Scotland’s convenience industry representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation has taken its message about the...

Farmer’s call for action

CLIPPER Teas has pledged to support Fairtrade farmers ahead of COP26.