Diverse drinks demand
THE UK is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, says James Logan, commercial director at Refresco UK.
And he says that...
Soft and Scottish
SCOTTISH shoppers love local and they’re loyal to the brands from home.
That’s the view of Adrian Troy, marketing director at AG Barr.
Relish the Stateside opportunities
AS the world food market has opened up, people have become more adventurous and are no longer content with standard tomato ketchup or mayonnaise...
Quality that’s close to home
SF&D fortnight has a local focus for 2020
Hovis slashes its carbon footprint
Bakery giant’s new renewable polythene bag to be flagged on-pack to emphasise its green credentials to consumers.
BREAD giant Hovis is lowering its packs’...
Don’t suffer in silence
THE ACS has been reminding retailers that they can seek mental health support from industry charity GroceryAid
Planting some pastry options
Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.
Farmers introduce dark caramel
DIVINE Chocolate has launched a 40g Caramel Dark Chocolate bar in time for Fairtrade Fortnight.
Jean-Paul Peleaz, sales director of the farmer-owned company said: “We...
Tasty bites with ‘no nasties’
WELSH flapjack producer Brynmor is eyeing growth for its portfolio of snack bars – positioning the brand as a nutritious and flavoursome option that is made with “no nasties”.
It’s a big year for Lees of Scotland
A lot has changed since John Justice Lees, the son of a grocer, set up his confectionery business in Coatbridge in 1931
A spirited discussion
Neil Boyd, UK managing director at Edinburgh Gin sees opportunities in convenience stores
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”...
Going bananas for Fairtrade?
COCOA, sugar and bananas are the star performers in a Fairtrade sector which its supporters say appears to be recession-proof. Estimated Fairtrade sales...
Flocking to veggie market
There is more to Birds Eye than frozen fish, and the brand has stepped up its free from credentials
Perky option for breakfast on the move
PERKIER, the free-from brand created by coeliac Ann Perkins, has added breakfast-on-the go options and snacking treats to its product roster.
Perkins estimates that some...
Ice cream is going green
UNILEVER has ditched plastic in exchange for paper tubs across its Carte D’or ice cream range
