“Be nice” customers are told ahead of ShopKind Week
The Scottish Retail Consortium has enlisted the support of MSPs to mark the start of ShopKind Week (June 30th-July 6th), asking for shoppers to...
It’s a big year for Lees of Scotland
A lot has changed since John Justice Lees, the son of a grocer, set up his confectionery business in Coatbridge in 1931
Chilled growth – Strathmore seek out Scottish
NOT just a Scottish brand owner but one that ensures it uses Scottish produce in its own portfolio, that’s the ethos at Strathmore Foods,...
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...
Nudie Snacks cuts out veggie waste
Scottish business Nudie Snacks is using "wonky vegetables" in the making of its cauliflower crisps in a bid to be more eco-friendly.
Environmental cups for COP
GRAHAM’S, The Family Dairy has introduced new environmentally friendly packaging for its Skyr range.
Polish food grows in UK
DEMAND for Polish food in the UK has been growing at a double-digit rate for a number of years and recorded 15% growth in...
Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse
DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
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.
Blogging into the stores
INTERNET culinary sensation Ella Mills has launched a new oat bar range under her Deliciously Ella brand.
Fighting poverty by cutting waste
FOOD waste and poverty focused charity FareShare has stepped up its redistribution activities, after securing a new grant from the Scottish Government.
Au natural for Spar
SPAR has launched a new range of organic products
Selling salmon
WITH demand for high protein snacks on the rise the Meatsnacks Group, the company behind Wild West Jerky, has decided the time is right...
Bigger Bee oil
LUCY Bee Unrefined Extra Virgin Fairtrade Organic Raw Coconut Oil is now available in a 1L jar.
An alternative to processed oils, butter and margarine...
New malt, reused glass
Scottish distillery Nc’Nean has released a single malt whisky in 100% recycled clear glass packaging
Big demand for dairy free
Dairy-free fever is spreading in the UK. Kantar data for the year to 5 September revealed 45% volume sales growth for dairy-free spreads, with the category now valued at £49.6m annually in the UK.
