Provenance pushes profits

Hamlyns thinks retailers should do more to promote Scottish produce .
Quorn ultimate burgers

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.
hamlyns-porridge

Health focus for porridge brand

THIS year will see Scottish porridge brand Hamlyns shine a spotlight on its health credentials
Persil recyclable new pack

Cleaning up the pack

Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable
Karin Hayhow

Mackie’s fires on all cylinders

IT’S been a busy time at Mackie’s, with the Scottish snack and ice cream maker rolling out rebrands and new SKUs across its portfolio.
Edinburgh Gin Fleabag bottle

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.

Farmer’s call for action

CLIPPER Teas has pledged to support Fairtrade farmers ahead of COP26.
a snappy shopper deliver person carries two shopping bags out of a store

Tech solutions tackling waste

Snappy Shopper has teamed up with reduced price goods app Gander in a bid to reduce food waste.

Sprouting support

Potato manufacturer McCain makes a multimillion pledge to support UK farmers to combat further environmental challenges.
Dundee’s The Yard awarded £10,000 from SPAR Scotland as part of its national Community Cashback campaign

Dundee’s The Yard wins £10k from Spar’s Community Cashback campaign

Dundee’s The Yard has been awarded £10,000 from SPAR Scotland as part of its national Community Cashback campaign. The specialist charity creates play opportunities...
Bells rings up increased sales

Bells rings up increased sales

MEAT products and bakery are two of the categories in the Scottish market where consumers often choose Scottish brands. In meat-filled pies Bells Food Group’s...
Healthier options

Time to put health on promotion

Since 2004 the Scottish Grocers Federation Healthy Living Programme has been working with local retailers to boost sales of fruit and vegetables and other...

Authentic delight from Turkey

AS a result of consumers travelling more, they have become more adventurous with food and drink, says Zeynap Turudi of Truede. That, she says, means...
Eden Mill

More mill planned

SPIRITS firm Eden Mill has announced ambitious plans to build a new distillery and brewery alongside its headquarters in St Andrew’s.
Costcutter shop exterior

Costcutter pushes healthy food

AS more and more of us begin to follow a healthy diet, it spells good news for retailers.
Dr Oetker lactose free pizza

Mamma mia! Lactose free

Ristorante Pizza Mozzarella is topped with lactose-free mozzarella and Edam cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, basil and Ristorante’s signature tomato sauce