MacB gets makeover

Aberdeenshire-based water brand MacB will have a new look from May .

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

Plant-based sweet treats

Plant-based baking brand Oggs has launched a new range of pocket-sized snacks
meats

Appealing to the youth

QMS campaign aimed at young adults
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.

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...
photograph of colin smith standing with a wholesale confectionary goods

Time for retailers to act on environment

Scottish retailers that don’t back sustainability efforts will miss out, according to new consumer research from the Scottish Wholesale Association and TWC.
Ristorante lactose free pizza

Mamma Mia! Lactose-free pizza

Being lactose-intolerant would usually mean that frozen pizzas were firmly off-limits.
Fairer trade?

Fairer trade? Firm mad on Madagascar

MADECASSE, the Madagascan ‘fair for life’ chocolate brand, is pushing its four flavoured bars to independent stores. Arabica Coffee, Cinnamon and Sakay, Sea Salt and...
Brewdog carbon negative business

Aberdeenshire-based brewery makes big climate commitment

While many businesses continue to pursue carbon neutrality, BrewDog has committed to operating as a ‘carbon negative’ business
Karin Hayhow

Mackie’s fires on all cylinders

IT’S been a busy time at Mackie’s, with the Scottish snack and ice cream maker rolling out rebrands and new SKUs across its portfolio.
Nairns mimi cheese carton and bag, and Nature's Finest Pineapple

Snacking better

The question of what constitutes a ‘healthy’ snack is a tough one for shoppers as well as retailers

Bru is still king of the chiller

The power of brand Scotland should not be underestimated – especially in the soft drinks chiller .

Shorter pack saves paper

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

Consider a solar solution

MUCH has been written in recent years about the great returns on investment retailers can make by replacing their old chillers with new energy-efficient...

Time to get healthy

Many shoppers don’t see c-stores as credible source of fresh products. FOLLOWING years of concern over obesity the consumer trend towards healthy eating has “exploded”...