A range of wind turbines across a stretch of the sea.

Scotmid secures 10 year green energy deal

Scotmid Co-op stores are set to benefit from a supply of green energy following a deal between five Co-ops and renewable electricity generation firm RWE.

An enormous opportunity

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

Neil Boyd, UK managing director at Edinburgh Gin sees opportunities in convenience stores
CCEP has researched plant packs.

Plant-based packs

COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has shared its vision of the future with its new plant-based bottle concept.
Isle of Arran Distillery

Island malt a Burns Night tribute

THE Robert Burns single malt, from the Isle of Arran Distillery, is a special edition of The Arran Malt that’s named after Scotland’s world...

Monster reduction in sugar

A new version of Honey Monster Puffs being launched this month has 25% less sugar. Andy Valentine, marketing director at brand owner Halo Foods, said:...
Linds McCartney vegetarian Lincolnshire sausages

Vegan pea sausages

VEGETARIAN meat alternative brand Linda McCartney’s has added some Lincolnshire flavour to its sausage range.

Home grown ready meal sales soaring

Strathmore Foods has reported double-digit growth for its ready meal range, with Kantar Worldpanel figures showing 14% growth for the year to January 2017. The...

Free from sugar but full of opportunities

Sugar-free soft drinks are performing well in Scotland, with growth continuing at pace
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Post-Games Brus

SOFT drinks giant AG Barr’s support of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has helped retailers capitalise on consumers’ excitement, according to head of marketing...
New Vitalite Block

The great vegan bake off is here

Bakers have a  new free from alternative to choose from, following the launch of Vitalite’s new dairy free vegan baking block.

Sprouting support

Potato manufacturer McCain makes a multimillion pledge to support UK farmers to combat further environmental challenges.
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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...

Championing the cause

SUSTAINABILITY is always high on the agenda at Premier @ DUSA, the c-store at the heart of University of Dundee’s campus.
Lees of Scotland chief executive Clive Miquel

It’s a big year for Lees of Scotland

Confectionery firm marking major milestone
Spearhead whisky

Summer of single grain

Loch Lomond Group has launched a new single grain Scotch whisky brand.