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Times mags are ditching the plastic

News UK, the publisher behind The Sun and The Times, has introduced a new paper band solution aimed at tackling plastic waste

Thin rolls add sales weight

The most popular lunch in the UK is the sandwich according to Allied Bakeries. But the firm says that  people also want variety in their...
Highland Spring

Fast flowing water

WATER is the fastest growing soft drink category in the UK according to Highland Spring. Quoting figures from Zenith International, it says it is...

Authentic delight from Turkey

AS a result of consumers travelling more, they have become more adventurous with food and drink, says Zeynap Turudi of Truede. That, she says, means...

Space for Scotland

GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has called on Scottish retailers to make more space available in stores for Scottish produce. Ahead of speaking at the...
Brewdog carbon negative business

Aberdeenshire-based brewery makes big climate commitment

While many businesses continue to pursue carbon neutrality, BrewDog has committed to operating as a ‘carbon negative’ business
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Squeezing onto shelf

Some fruit flavour has found its way into the Boë gin range in the shape of a new apple and lime variant
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Liquid asset for scratch cooks

Stock brand Knorr has created its first ever vegan liquid seasonings.

Sauce adds more free choice

PESTO brand Sacla has added Free From Wild Mushroom Risotto sauce to its range. It is gluten, wheat and dairy-free and is the eighth free-from...

Time to act is fast approaching

ENVIPCO has been working with Scottish retailers for a number of years now – but the real busy period is coming soon as the deposit return live date approaches.
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Planning a hot winter

HAMLYNS of Scotland is ramping up marketing and promotional activity in support of its new Scottish Porridge Sachets and Porridge Pots in a bid...
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Mackie’s fires on all cylinders

IT’S been a busy time at Mackie’s, with the Scottish snack and ice cream maker rolling out rebrands and new SKUs across its portfolio.

Fighting poverty by cutting waste

FOOD waste and poverty focused charity FareShare has stepped up its redistribution activities, after securing a new grant from the Scottish Government.
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Whisky visitors galore

Reporting a record 1.7m visitors to centres in 2016, the SWA has predicting another boom season for 2018.
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Old favourite going strong

Porridge enjoying healthy sales
Traditional Scottish produce, using Scottish ingredients, but prepared and presented for modern consumers. Strathmore Foods’ McIntosh of Dyce range includes chilled meat products and ready meals. Among its newest products are McIntosh Haggis and McIntosh black pudding.

Chilled growth – Strathmore seek out Scottish

NOT just a Scottish brand owner but one that ensures it uses Scottish produce in its own portfolio, that’s the ethos at Strathmore Foods,...