Convenience home run
Scotland’s brands and produce are important to Scottish retailers and consumers, as our annual top 50 Scottish brands feature illustrates. In this update we...
Get ready for the RVM revolution
PREPARATIONS for DRS are well underway, with the Scottish Government, scheme administrator and retailers now all working towards an August 2023 live date.
Taking a healthy bite
Scottish cake producer Lomond reckons there’s big consumer demand for healthier options, even in the snack category.
A spokesman for the firm said there is...
Success for water brand
Highland Spring tops plain water rankings
Caorunn’s tonic – Scottish Tesco’s snap up spirit
LAST month Scotland’s Caorunn Gin went into 88 Tesco’s stores across Scotland.
The expansion in the off-trade will also see Caorunn Gin increase its listings...
The breakfast connection
RETAILERS Dennis and Linda Williams have officially launched their healthy loyalty scheme that gives children who buy fruit in their store extra bonus pieces...
Alternative range rolls out
BEL UK has rolled out its first range of plant-based alternatives to cheese with the launch of Nurishh.
The Goodie life at 99
MULLERLIGHT has expanded its yogurt range by launching Mullerlight Goodies.
Available in three flavours, the 99-calorie Mullerlight Goodies are yogurt with crunchy pieces on the...
Capitalising on new rules
The team behind high protein chickpea snack brand Cheeky P’s reckon it is on course for a strong 2022.
Free… and all in the best possible taste
AS free-from foods join the mainstream, the demand for great-tasting and high-quality products is increasing. That’s the word from gluten-free product baker Kent &...
Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
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...
Fair Trade nation set for festival fortnight
THIS month sees the return of Fairtrade Fortnight and retailers are being encouraged to go bananas ... and tea ... and coffee ... and...
McGhee’s sales go on a roll
Morning goods and bakery firm heads towards 3m a week
WHEN bakery firm McGhee’s moved to its main plant in the north of Glasgow around...
Spuds going strong
SCOTTISH produce is having a great year according to Scottish spud specialist Albert Bartlett
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:...
