Paisley wholesaler is most ethical
Paisley-based fair trade wholesaler Just Trading Scotland & their farmer suppliers in northern Malawi have had cause to celebrate, after being crowned ‘most ethical rice’ by Ethical Consumer magazine.
Old El Paso launches limited edition
Old El Paso is hoping to introduce consumers to new flavours and tastes of Mexican street food with the launch of a new fajita kit
Celebrating sustainable success
Drinks brands and hospitality businesses were recognised for their sustainability-focused activities at the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards last month.
Waste not…
SCOTTISH businesses can find out how to cut waste and save money by accessing a free package of support being rolled out this summer...
All waste is a waste of cash
Value can be found in food leftovers
Raising a glass to the Amazon
A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
Barr predicts bumper sales
IRN-Bru manufacturer AG Barr is going all out to capitalise on the events of the coming year.
“Glasgow 2014 will focus worldwide attention on...
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.
Game for a trade
EVERY banana, cup of tea or coffee and spoonful of sugar consumed by athletes, officials, workers and visitors to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games benefitted...
Loyal fans put brand on top
DESPITE what it calls a challenging year, Mrs Tilly ended 2017 being named Scotland’s number one confectionery brand in a recent Kantar report.
Environmental cups for COP
GRAHAM’S, The Family Dairy has introduced new environmentally friendly packaging for its Skyr range.
Health comes packed in Yakult Plus
Yakult celebrates the new launch of its Plus variant with a sustainable push across the range and increasing the size of its packs from seven to eight bottles.
Tasty bites with ‘no nasties’
WELSH flapjack producer Brynmor is eyeing growth for its portfolio of snack bars – positioning the brand as a nutritious and flavoursome option that is made with “no nasties”.
Caorunn’s tonic – Scottish Tesco’s snap up spirit
LAST month Scotland’s Caorunn Gin went into 88 Tesco’s stores across Scotland.
The expansion in the off-trade will also see Caorunn Gin increase its listings...
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...
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...
