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
Growth for snacks
Appetites for plant-based diets have been growing lately, giving retailers the perfect opportunity to reflect this in stores.
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.
Cutting waste with Gander app can save cash
Food waste reduction app Gander is on the path for growth this year as the firm gets ready to roll out across Snappy Shopper delivery.
A sparkling new bottle
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has given its sparkling range a packaging refresh.
Local brews go down well
BELHAVEN is in the ascendancy in the Scottish off trade, according to the East Lothian brewery’s marketing controller Steven Sturgeon.
Free-from crisps on the rise
Launched in 2014, Ten Acre’s range of free-from crisps is now available in 10 flavours
Bringing free from into focus
With gluten-free variants now available for everything from breakfast cereal to beer it’s time retailers switch on to the free-from opportunity with cakes.
Rice is in a nice position
RICE is big business in the UK and it could get even bigger as more and more shoppers embrace global cuisine at home
Big spend pays off for biscuit firm
Independent biscuit maker Border Biscuits has invested £1m in its Lanark manufacturing plant
Meet the Maker: Blair Paterson, Mrs Tilly’s
Success is a family affair for confectionery brand
Clan gathers new listings
Supermarket adds ales from nine Scottish brewery independents
THE team that helped drive an £850,000 supermarket deal for some of Scotland’s craft breweries is planning...
Powering up the everyday choice
FAIRTRADE Foundation is encouraging shoppers to ask UK retailers to switch to Fairtrade in a stock challenge during Fairtrade Fortnight 23 February – 8...
Refill packs win green points
REFILL packs have helped Kenco – one of the first coffee brands to be made with 100% Rainforest Alliance beans – improve its environmental...
Edinburgh brewery crafts gluten-free
Bellfield Brewery, an entirely gluten-free craft brewery based in Edinburgh, has launched its first two beers.
IPA Lawless Village, named after the area of Portobello...
Best before dates scrapped to slash waste at Aldi
Aldi is set to remove best before dates across a selection of fresh fruit and veg lines by the end of the year, as part of it's commitment to reduce food waste.
