Plant-based sweet treats

Plant-based baking brand Oggs has launched a new range of pocket-sized snacks
Nature's Finest Peach in Juice 220g pots

Fruity NPD for 2019

FRUITY snack brand Nature’s Finest is looking to capitalise on demand for healthier options this year by expanding its range.
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Investment is paying off

CONFECTIONERY producer Lees of Scotland is looking to take some major strides in 2020, having spent big on infrastructure last year
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Sustainability on rails at Highland Spring’s Freight Facility

Highland Spring Group welcomes the First Minister and other honoured guests as its new multi-million pound rail freight facility in Perthshire which promises to take thousands of HGVs off Britain’s roads.
a man and woman put a plastic bottle into a DRS machine

The time to prepare for DRS has arrived

With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Strathmore Botanics

Something in the water

HEALTHY choice buying has played a big part in the water category rising by £148m in the past two years, says Barr Soft Drinks.

The search is on for Scotland’s top green businesses

Scotland’s businesses can showcase their excellence in environmental practice by entering VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards and this year more businesses from Scotland’s retail and hospitality sectors are being encouraged to apply.
SWA chief executive Colin Smith wants the Scottish Government to provide support for members to achieve their net-zero emissions targets.

SWA has bold net-zero goal

The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out ambitious plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 – and is calling on ScotGov to provide financial help for its members.
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Bakery is on a roll

SWEDISH chef Karin Jonsson has opened a new Scandinavian bakery on Orkney
Lucy Bee Coconut Oil, fairtrade fortnight, fairtrade.

Bigger Bee oil

LUCY Bee Unrefined Extra Virgin Fairtrade Organic Raw Coconut Oil is now available in a 1L jar. An alternative to  processed oils, butter and margarine...

Health comes packed in Yakult Plus

Yakult celebrates the new launch of its Plus variant with a sustainable push across the range and increasing the size of its packs from seven to eight bottles.
Quorn convenience core range

Healthy protein healthy planet

THE increased popularity of meat free products will be no surprise to retailers who have been watching category trends in chilled and frozen.
Lucozade Ribena Suntory growing for good

Drive to do good for all of society

As part of the Suntory Growing For Good project, Lucozade Ribena Suntory is taking steps to drive sustainability.
Calypso Soft Drinks, Fairtrade,

Supporting change

CALYPSO Soft Drinks has redesigned its Fairtrade Pure Juice range. The new design appears across the range including apple juice and orange juice in 500ml...

Porridge goes gluten-free

Delicious Alchemy has launched instant porridge products free from gluten and from dairy produce. Its new Quick Cook Porridge Sachets and Porridge Oat Pots, available in...

A sweet choice

THE alternatives to sugar market in the UK is worth £52m and a quarter of  households buy products in the category four times a...