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.
Natural Balance Foods Trek bars

Some healthy opportunities

Plenty of occasions for guilt-free snacks
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.
Carling and Coors Light

Goodbye to plastic on packs

Molson Coors plans to remove plastic from Carling and Coors Light packaging by 2021. The brewer made the commitment as part of its overall global packaging strategy.
Bells rings up increased sales

Bells rings up increased sales

MEAT products and bakery are two of the categories in the Scottish market where consumers often choose Scottish brands. In meat-filled pies Bells Food Group’s...
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Scotmid ready to go bananas

2014 will see bananas, once again, be one of the major areas of interest in Fairtrade Fortnight. The big selling fruit will take centre...

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...

Hebridean baker Stag has launched a Scottish Smoked Oatcakes range

A spokesperson said: “Only the finest ingredients go into making Stag’s biscuits. “Continuing the policy to develop products with provenance, Stag has partnered with...

Retail run for Ayrshire bacon supplier

SCOTTISH bacon and pork producer John Robertson & Sons (Hamcurers) has bolstered its infrastructure since entering the retail market thanks to a seven figure...

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.
Perkier Tiffin

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...
Trek bars

Helping shoppers navigate nutrition

Natural Balance Foods puts benefits front and centre

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...
Nairn's Oatcakes

An oatly new look for brand

OATCAKE producer Nairn’s has unveiled a packaging overhaul which celebrates its Scottish heritage.
David Brown

Crabbie makes a whisky comeback

Ginger beer brand taps into its historic legacy

“Take notice” of demand for healthier soft drinks

VIMTO has urged retailers to act on what it sees as growing demand for healthier soft drinks this summer. Ed Jones, senior customer marketing manager...