From the family

From the family – Quality Meat Scotland campaign

TWO Perthshire farming families dedicated to producing top quality cattle – the McGowans of Incheoch Farms in Glenisla and the Flemings of Aberbothrie farms...
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
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

New operator announced for UK DRS

The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.

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
New healthier options

Healthy doesn’t need to be boring

With the focus on public health for much of 2020, consumers have started taking more interest in their personal health, according to Bryan Martins, category manager at Wessanen UK.

Land of the free

There are more free-from products available than ever before. But, to make the most of a booming market, what should c-stores stock? And how...

Opening up the world

GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has set its eye on the world.  Export sales are forecast to be in the region of £2m for 2016,...
Isle of Arran Distillery

Island malt a Burns Night tribute

THE Robert Burns single malt, from the Isle of Arran Distillery, is a special edition of The Arran Malt that’s named after Scotland’s world...
Violife tex mex cheese

Vegan NPD blitz

Vegan alternative brand Violife has been firing on all cylinders when it comes to NPD, with the launch of three new dairy-free cheese SKUs and an alternative cream product.
Persil recyclable new pack

Cleaning up the pack

Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable

“Be nice” customers are told ahead of ShopKind Week

The Scottish Retail Consortium has enlisted the support of MSPs to mark the start of ShopKind Week (June 30th-July 6th), asking for shoppers to...
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.
Mara Seaweed flakes

Scots producer is worth its salt

A Scottish seaweed brand has been selected to join Tesco’s Incubator programme which has supported a number of successful brands since its launch in 2017.
Michael Ballantyne UWA Tequila

Intoxicating new spirits

Scotland's first tequila company has unveiled a new range and a UK distribution deal, as it targets a wider audience.

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...
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