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...
Melting into a makeover
IT’S more than 40 years since Helen Dean set out to bake shortbread in her Huntly kitchen to raise funds for the local pipe...
Saying cheese
SCOTTISH brand McLelland returned with revamped versions of two of its red cheddar cheeses, Mature and Extra Mature, last month. But for now at...
Return of the party
Last year Scotland had an entire official year of food and drink. 2016 sees the return of Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight. Scotland Food...
Yanks for sharing
It’s US Independence Day next month and there are now many American treats available in the UK
AMERICAN confectionery has been growing in popularity in...
Spar trials H&B
HEALTH foods, vitamins and protein powders could be heading into the convenience channel if a new trial by Spar leads to a wider roll-out.
The...
Free for breakfast
MOMA has launched its first product that is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan friendly.
Coconut and Chia Porridge Pot is made from a blend of jumbo...
Let them eat cake
Last year, 224 Coeliac UK members responded to a survey confirming that many people with a gluten intolerance felt they missed out on some...
Rising fortunes
Irish free-from bakery brand BFree is looking to expand its distribution channels further after securing new listings with Waitrose.
The supermarket will be the first...
Edinburgh brewery crafts gluten-free
Bellfield Brewery, an entirely gluten-free craft brewery based in Edinburgh, has launched its first two beers.
IPA Lawless Village, named after the area of Portobello...
Spreading freedom into new markets
Flora Freedom is a new dairy-free variant for the brand, designed to offer consumers a dairy-free spread at the same price point as its...
Leading the pack
The fast-growing range of free-from foods that’s now available in stores and out-of-home outlets all across the country was in evidence recently at the...
Free for all
Sales of free-from foods are expected to surpass half a billion pounds in the UK in 2016. An increase in product innovation, coupled with...
Relish the Stateside opportunities
AS the world food market has opened up, people have become more adventurous and are no longer content with standard tomato ketchup or mayonnaise...
Clan gathers new listings
Supermarket adds ales from nine Scottish brewery independents
THE team that helped drive an £850,000 supermarket deal for some of Scotland’s craft breweries is planning...
Lemon promise
ICE cream specialist Mackie’s of Scotland is promising treat lovers a taste of the sun in coming months, regardless of the Scottish weather.
The firm...
