The nation’s thirst for fizz – Soft drinks
AS Mark Thomson’s analysis on page 40 pointed out, Scottish consumers are very keen on soft drinks.
And soft drinks is certainly a category where...
Trout gets its freedom
ARBROATH fish company, RR Spink and Sons, has launched what it claims is the first Freedom Food-standard smoked trout.
The brand has also scooped...
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...
Making moves
Turkish firm expanding with Halal confectionery
TURKISH confectionery producer Kervan Gida is aiming to expand its footprint in the UK market with the roll-out of...
Hip new Scotch
WHISKY has been made in St Andrews for the first time in 160 years and the distiller is introducing its limited edition range to the market
Some healthy opportunities
Plenty of occasions for guilt-free snacks
Quality that’s close to home
SF&D fortnight has a local focus for 2020
Meat-free pot snacks
Symingtons has launched a new 100% plant-based pot-snack brand
TV push for German biscuit brand
German biscuit brand Bahlsen Choco Leibniz will be appearing on TV screens over the next few weeks to promote its new packaging design
Take on waste with new tech
Gander looking to offer shoppers bargains while reducing food waste for retailers
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.
Alternative choices for the display
Showing off your vegan credentials can help sales, says dairy-free alternative brand Pure.
Pot Noodle on sustainability mission
Unilever is trialling paper packaging for the most popular flavour of its Pot Noodle brand in a bid to cut its use of plastics and so be more eco-friendly.
Ready, steady, go Glasgow
SOFT drinks brand AG Barr says it’s leading the charge for Scottish products in the run-up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Its bottled water...
All bar none
TREK, the wholefood energy bar and flapjack range from Natural Balance Foods, is being marketed to health-conscious men as part of a campaign running...
Consider a solar solution
MUCH has been written in recent years about the great returns on investment retailers can make by replacing their old chillers with new energy-efficient...


























