Raising a cup to conservation

THERE seems little doubt that the introduction of the 5p carrier bag charge has made a big change in consumer habits, with figures last...
Berry Brothers & Rudd summer spirits bottles

New look for spirits relaunch

Berry Bros. & Rudd has relaunched its spirits range with a new bottle.
Vitalite

Big demand for dairy free

Dairy-free fever is spreading in the UK. Kantar data for the year to 5 September revealed 45% volume sales growth for dairy-free spreads, with the category now valued at £49.6m annually in the UK.
Inver House Distillers

Inver House backs marine conservation

THE firm behind Scotch Whisky brands such as Old Pulteney, Ancnoc and Balblair has entered into a new partnership aimed at protecting ocean ecosystems.
Burts-3D-LentilWavesS&V20g

Snack brand is making waves

Salt and vinegar variant lands on shelf

Health direction a voluntary road

May is shaping up to be an important month for the future of food policy and marketing guidelines. The Scottish Food and Drink Federation’s...
Kintyre Gin

Growth for Kintyre distillery

ALTHOUGH events of the past year have been challenging for Beinn an Tuirc Distillers, its push for growth and expansion has not faltered.

Scottish firms take on new graduates

Scotland Food and Drink has announced the appointment of two graduates to major foodservice firms .

Fighting poverty by cutting waste

FOOD waste and poverty focused charity FareShare has stepped up its redistribution activities, after securing a new grant from the Scottish Government.

An enormous opportunity

SF&D’s Lucy Husband reckons Scotland means quality .

Pairing with the gardens

TAYLORS of Harrogate is expanding its green tea line-up with the arrival of a new blend. The firm says its new Green Tea & Delicate...
Healthier options

Time to put health on promotion

Since 2004 the Scottish Grocers Federation Healthy Living Programme has been working with local retailers to boost sales of fruit and vegetables and other...
Glenmorangie distillery

Plans afoot in the glen

THERE’S a lot going on at Glenmorangie at the moment as the Highland distillery gears up to build a new still house as part of a planned expansion.
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.

On your bike

ALCOHOL-free wine brand Eisberg has become the official wine partner for the Tour of Britain cycle race. As part of the three-year agreement Eisberg will...
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.