Scottish brands 2017: a year of evolution
AS 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the food and non-alcoholic drink industry in Scotland over the past year
International praise for island drams
Scotch whisky has won big at an awards ceremony in Singapore.
Euro growth
POLISH shoppers looking for a taste of home and British shoppers looking for new flavours helped grow the world foods category in the UK...
Spending big on a brighter future
The brewing giant behind Scotland’s most popular lager plans to invest an eight figure sum on projects that will improve sustainability in the years ahead
KeyStore backs health trial
The Healthy Living Programme has joined forces with KeyStore for the launch of a new scheme aimed at encouraging children to make healthier choices.
Provenance pushes profits
Hamlyns thinks retailers should do more to promote Scottish produce .
Chivas Brothers shares sustainability knowledge
Chivas Brothers is sharing its sustainability technology developments with others in the whisky industry in a bid to cut emissions.
Potatoes on the line
SCOTTISH potato production has been given a major investment boost. One of the UK’s largest potato suppliers, Branston, unveiled its latest integrated grading, washing...
American vegan bar thrives in UK
General Mills has been keeping vegans sweet with its cruelty-free confectionery brand Lärabar.
Soft and Scottish
SCOTTISH shoppers love local and they’re loyal to the brands from home.
That’s the view of Adrian Troy, marketing director at AG Barr.
AG Barr goes for renewable
Factories to be powered by wind farms
Limited edition to fund theatre
Fleabag creator, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, has helped Edinburgh Gin design a limited edition bottle that references the hit TV show.
Plant-based sweet treats
Plant-based baking brand Oggs has launched a new range of pocket-sized snacks
From the family – Quality Meat Scotland campaign
TWO Perthshire farming families dedicated to producing top quality cattle – the McGowans of Incheoch Farms in Glenisla and the Flemings of Aberbothrie farms...
Guidance updated
THE latest edition of the SGF Healthy Living Programme – Guidance for Promoting Produce is available online at the Scottish Grocers Federation website.
The programme...
Paisley wholesaler is most ethical
Paisley-based fair trade wholesaler Just Trading Scotland & their farmer suppliers in northern Malawi have had cause to celebrate, after being crowned ‘most ethical rice’ by Ethical Consumer magazine.
