First Minister of Scotland John Swinney stands talking to two men at the Highland Spring Group's Blackford site in Perthshire.

First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.
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Facelift was a big success

Rowan Glen says revamp is getting results
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Vegan confectionery helps growth

Vegan can be sweet. That’s the view of sugar confectionery manufacturer Swizzels.

Free from sugar but full of opportunities

Sugar-free soft drinks are performing well in Scotland, with growth continuing at pace

Where is Scotland left on DRS?

Questions remain about the future of Scotland's deposit return scheme as retailers look for compensation over expended costs to install and run machines.

Polish food grows in UK

DEMAND for Polish food in the UK has been growing at a double-digit rate for a number of years and recorded 15% growth in...

Farmer’s call for action

CLIPPER Teas has pledged to support Fairtrade farmers ahead of COP26.
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A mental health lifeline

Carling has joined forces with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) in a bid to increase access to mental health services

A taste of the past to make at home

DO you or your customers fancy taking a knife and fork to a ‘Reekin Fat Hen’ or having ‘Mackerel Two Ways’ for tea? You and...

Take on waste with new tech

Gander looking to offer shoppers bargains while reducing food waste for retailers

Adding value to luxury

FAMILY firm Mackie’s says it has created a niche market of affordable luxury through a combination of quality and pricing. Marketing director Karin Hayhow said:...
Hamlyns products now come in eco-friendly paper bags – meeting consumer sustainability desires.

Hamlyns lays out its green credentials

Responding to the rising demand for more sustainability support with consumers, Hamlyns of Scotland has introduced new paper packaging.
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Bringing free from into focus

With gluten-free variants now available for everything from breakfast cereal to beer it’s time retailers switch on to the free-from opportunity with cakes.
Flora Original 500g tub

Dairy-free diets here to stay according to Flora brand owner Upfield

It’s more than a flash in the pan

Paper packs for Ritter

RITTER Sport has launched its first ever paper bag packs in the UK.
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Tech solutions tackling waste

Snappy Shopper has teamed up with reduced price goods app Gander in a bid to reduce food waste.