The future for c-stores

Northern Ireland store Spar Mallusk offers retailers a look into the future of convenience with its new self-service food to go technology.
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Caledonia in convenience

Most nations like to boast about the quality of their produce, but there are few that can compete with Scotland when it comes to quality.
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Inflation harming efforts

INFLATION is preventing shoppers from making more sustainable food and drink choices.
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Celebrating sustainable success

Drinks brands and hospitality businesses were recognised for their sustainability-focused activities at the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards last month.

Take on waste with new tech

Gander looking to offer shoppers bargains while reducing food waste for retailers

It’s not free from quality

WARBUTONS’ Newburn Bakehouse brand has expanded its range of artisan loaves with the launch of a new free-from variant. The 400g Free From Tiger Artisan...
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More virtue in the malts

Tomatin releases the final two expressions in its limited edition series based on natural elements
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Seafood dish without a fish

Vegan brand Loma Linda has launched what it calls the UK’s first fish free tuna
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Costcutter pushes healthy food

AS more and more of us begin to follow a healthy diet, it spells good news for retailers.

Big spend on Scottish firms

ScotGov invests in local producers .
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Soaring malt brand adds expressions

• ABERLOUR, the malt whisky whose 10-year old stormed to the highest malt whisky position in last month’s Kantar WorldPanel top 25 Scottish drinks...
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Health concern makes cereals hot stuff

THE sales temperature continues to rise for breakfast cereal. And it looks as if healthy-eating consumers are helping hot cereals like porridge lead the...

Green packs are changing colour

SCOTTISH food-to-go retailers are turning their backs on natural-looking packaging, according to supplier Planglow. Planglow says its sales of 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging have...
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Margarine with a mission

Calling itself margarine with a mission, The Flower Farm is vegan and palm oil-free.
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French connection

CALLANDER-based McQueen Gin has joined forces with French spirits importer Bogdan & Bertrand Company (BBC) Spirits to grow its presence in Europe.

Investing for a new mix

COCA-COLA European Partners is spending £30m in five years to reformulate existing drinks and introduce new products to meet demand for lower and no-sugar...