Scottish firms take on new graduates
Scotland Food and Drink has announced the appointment of two graduates to major foodservice firms .
Even more meat free
More than half of all UK consumers say they are reducing their meat intake according to Quorn, suggesting that there is an opportunity to further grow sales of meat alternatives.
Adding value to luxury
FAMILY firm Mackie’s says it has created a niche market of affordable luxury through a combination of quality and pricing.
Marketing director Karin Hayhow said:...
Veg crisps taking root in convenience
Meet the maker: Growers Garden boss Pete Higgins
Expanding to meet demand
Gin distillery 1881 has appointed a new trainee distiller in response to what the Peebles Hydro Hotel-based business said is growing demand for its spirits.
Kopparberg has eco message
Kopparberg reckons its eco credibility goes a long way towards winning over younger customers.
Raising a glass to the Amazon
A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
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...
Free-from – part of the everyday lunch?
FREE-from’s move to the mainstream continues with Tesco’s launch of a gluten-free sandwich range in May.
Made by specialist supplier Genius, the fillings are cheese...
Call to action at COP
URGENCY and action were the watchwords at Net Zero Now’s (NZN) Forget2050 COP26 fringe event, held at Drygate Brewery in Glasgow.
Sunshine on fleet for Tesco HGVs
TESCO has launch a solar-powered trailer initiative that is expected to save 2,000 litres of diesel per year.
Putting up cash for the planet
Britvic is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to sustainability targets.
Government climate guide
THE UK Government has issued guidance for retailers looking to cut their carbon emissions.
Celebrating sustainable success
Drinks brands and hospitality businesses were recognised for their sustainability-focused activities at the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards last month.
Lager fans get magic number
As part of its If You Know, You Know campaign, Innis & Gunn set up a secret WhatsApp Lager Line this summer.
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.
