James Withers, above left, chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink.

A food and drink year in the making

WE are now at the halfway point in Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink which set out to promote the country’s natural larder. Scotland Food...

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...

Ramping up the free from offer

Nairn’s puts weight behind free from
Highland Spring eco bottles

Less new plastic ahead

Last year was a big one for Highland Spring in terms of sustainability.
Mackie’s of Scotland

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...
Hamlyns Oatmeal

A dinky little oatmeal pack

Scottish porridge brand Hamlyns has extended its range with the launch of a new pack format that could fit neatly into home baking.

Pies prize guys

THE on-field fare at Kilmarnock Football Club might not have been what fans’ dreams are made of last season, but their half time snack...

Snacks set to cut calories and more

DEMAND for healthier snacking products is likely to continue to grow over the next few years, and is a key area of focus for...

Au natural for Spar

SPAR has launched a new range of organic products
edinburgh-gin-cocktails

A spirited discussion

Neil Boyd, UK managing director at Edinburgh Gin sees opportunities in convenience stores
boe-apple-and-lime-gin

Squeezing onto shelf

Some fruit flavour has found its way into the Boë gin range in the shape of a new apple and lime variant
wildcat-passion-campaign

New gin is a wild thing

Whyte & Mackay has expanded its gin portfolio with the launch of a zesty new variant to its Wildcat Gin range

Space for Scotland

GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has called on Scottish retailers to make more space available in stores for Scottish produce. Ahead of speaking at the...

New fish cakes take the Crown

SEAFOOD brand Ocean Crown has launched what it claims are the first gluten and wheat-free fish cakes. The fish cakes are available in traditional fish...

Adding value to luxury

FAMILY firm Mackie’s says it has created a niche market of affordable luxury through a combination of quality and pricing. Marketing director Karin Hayhow said:...
Ben Lomond Gin gift pack

A sweet gin treat

LOCH Lomond Group has launched a gift set for its Ben Lomond Gin brand just in time for spring.