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The nation’s thirst for fizz – Soft drinks

AS Mark Thomson’s analysis on page 40 pointed out, Scottish consumers are very keen on soft drinks. And soft drinks is certainly a category where...

Graham’s gears up for Scottish food fortnight

Carol Graham, marketing director at Graham’s, said she believes that the fortnight is a “fantastic” chance to celebrate the range of produce made across the country .
Belhaven beer

Local brews go down well

BELHAVEN is in the ascendancy in the Scottish off trade, according to the East Lothian brewery’s marketing controller Steven Sturgeon.
Refill station

Refill station reduces waste

A LONDON Nisa store has been offering customers a more eco-friendly way to fill their cupboards

Committed to making change

SUSTAINABILITY matters; it matters to the environment, but also increasingly to beer drinkers.

Government climate guide

THE UK Government has issued guidance for retailers looking to cut their carbon emissions.
Kantar

Better options for the planet

CONSUMERS across the globe are increasingly expressing their desire for products with less plastic packaging, according to data from Kantar.

The Larder wins £10k

A Coatbridge school is set to further tackle food poverty in the local area with an injection of support with £10k in funding for its school store.
Kooky

Kooky to inspire this Veganuary

Launching just in time for Veganuary, Kooky snacks reckons its exotic ingredients might tempt more consumers to get involved in the event.

Scottish firms take on new graduates

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

HUSBAND and wife team Derek and Kerry Campbell, have been given the green light to build Scotland’s northernmost mainland whisky distillery

Meet the maker: Jimmy’s Iced Coffee

Jim Cregan, founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, sat down with Scottish Grocer to talk about the history of his brand and ambitions for the future.
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Health concern makes cereals hot stuff

THE sales temperature continues to rise for breakfast cereal. And it looks as if healthy-eating consumers are helping hot cereals like porridge lead the...
Barrs Irn Bru

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.
Eisberg alcohol free wine

Getting off to a dry start

ALONG with taking down the decorations, cutting down on alcohol consumption is a post-Christmas tradition