French connection
CALLANDER-based McQueen Gin has joined forces with French spirits importer Bogdan & Bertrand Company (BBC) Spirits to grow its presence in Europe.
Healthy demand for quinoa
NEW cuisines to look out for are Hawaiian, Scandinavian and plant-based, according to Merchant Gourmet.
It also said that, with sales of quinoa growing in...
Pairing with the gardens
TAYLORS of Harrogate is expanding its green tea line-up with the arrival of a new blend.
The firm says its new Green Tea & Delicate...
Fair Trade nation set for festival fortnight
THIS month sees the return of Fairtrade Fortnight and retailers are being encouraged to go bananas ... and tea ... and coffee ... and...
Going bananas for Fairtrade?
COCOA, sugar and bananas are the star performers in a Fairtrade sector which its supporters say appears to be recession-proof. Estimated Fairtrade sales...
Filling up on talking tacos
GOOD dinner conversation can make or break a meal, but what happens when the tortillas do the talking?
Sustainability on rails at Highland Spring’s Freight Facility
Highland Spring Group welcomes the First Minister and other honoured guests as its new multi-million pound rail freight facility in Perthshire which promises to take thousands of HGVs off Britain’s roads.
Taste of the summer
THIS summer will see two new variants of Irn-Bru Xtra land on shelves following a consumer poll to choose the limited-edition flavours
Post-Games Brus
SOFT drinks giant AG Barr’s support of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has helped retailers capitalise on consumers’ excitement, according to head of marketing...
Lager fans get magic number
As part of its If You Know, You Know campaign, Innis & Gunn set up a secret WhatsApp Lager Line this summer.
Meet demand for meat-free
Shoppers opt for plant alternatives
C-stores see waters rise
AS consumers become increasingly concerned about making healthy choices they need to be educated on the benefits of hydrating with plain bottled water, according...
Investment is paying off
CONFECTIONERY producer Lees of Scotland is looking to take some major strides in 2020, having spent big on infrastructure last year
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...
Big year ahead for Mrs Tilly’s
The Larbert-based confectionery firm has plenty of NPD on the way .
Big retailer signs up with Tomra
REVERSE vending machine manufacturer Tomra has signed a deal with a “major retailer”, the firm has announced.
