RVM firm teams up with SGF
REVERSE vending machine firm RVM Systems Ltd has joined the Scottish Grocers’ Federation – as Scotland’s c-store retailers prepare for the rollout of DRS in Scotland next year.
Snack brand is making waves
Salt and vinegar variant lands on shelf
Free-from from Heinz
HEINZ has launched the Deliciously Gluten Free range of pasta and pasta sauces.
Drawing on Kantar Worldpanel data, the firm says the gluten-free category grew...
A sausage roll- with no sausage
Aryzta Food Solutions has become the latest brand to tap into the vegan and free from trend
Ice cream is going green
UNILEVER has ditched plastic in exchange for paper tubs across its Carte D’or ice cream range
It’s got to be the local stuff
Provenance king for porridge
Provenance is proving popular with consumers across the country, which is good news for porridge producer Hamlyns of Scotland, and the...
A taste of the Caribbean
CARIBBEAN foods are showing 15% year-on-year growth, fuelled in part by the increase in the number of people visiting the area, says specialist firm...
Going big on plant based
Scottish soup brand Baxters has expanded its Plant Based range with the launch of three new flavours.
New fish cakes take the Crown
SEAFOOD brand Ocean Crown has launched what it claims are the first gluten and wheat-free fish cakes.
The fish cakes are available in traditional fish...
Food and drink year in the making
WE are now at the halfway point in Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink which set out to promote the country’s natural larder.
Scotland Food...
Oats more than a winter warmer
PORRIDGE is no longer simply a hearty, healthy winter breakfast - consumers who want to live a healthier lifestyle are choosing porridge oats for...
Green packs are changing colour
SCOTTISH food-to-go retailers are turning their backs on natural-looking packaging, according to supplier Planglow.
Planglow says its sales of 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging have...
What do we know about Scotland?
Scotland has a distinct grocery and convenience store scene. In home-produced items and other products we have our own preferences and we spend more...
Booker’s FareShare record
Leading wholesaler Booker achieves a new milestone in its food redistribution work through deal with surplus food charity FareShare.
Bottled heritage
The Glasgow Distillery Company has announced the release of its next Triple Distilled expression.
Refill station reduces waste
A LONDON Nisa store has been offering customers a more eco-friendly way to fill their cupboards
