Growth for snacks
Appetites for plant-based diets have been growing lately, giving retailers the perfect opportunity to reflect this in stores.
Don’t suffer in silence
THE ACS has been reminding retailers that they can seek mental health support from industry charity GroceryAid
Flavours drive Greek growth
FAGE UK, the firm behind Greek yogurt brand Total, says the Greek and Greek Style yogurt category has been performing extremely well over the...
Kellogg’s backs STV’s Children Appeal pound for pound to fund Scottish breakfast clubs
Kellogg's has teamed up with STV and two of Scotland's strongest people, Nicole Ann Bennett and Chris Beetham, to encourage people to sign up to host their own Big Scottish Breakfast.
Aberdeenshire-based brewery makes big climate commitment
While many businesses continue to pursue carbon neutrality, BrewDog has committed to operating as a ‘carbon negative’ business
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...
Big push for healthy living
The Healthy Living Programme is rolling out a raft of new resources for retailers this autumn.
Better on the go
SANDWICH brand Urban Eat has created a range of healthier-choice, food-to-go products.
Products in the Eat Better range highlight nutritional benefits such as high protein,...
Dairy gets a health kick
THE growing trend towards healthy eating and dieting has been good for cheese, in terms of both sales performance and the introduction of new...
Breakfast thoughts
THINK Food To Go. Many research studies point to increasing incidence of people breakfasting while commuting or when they reach an office desk. If...
Customers asked to create a birthday flavour
LANARK-based Border Biscuits is celebrating its 30th birthday by inviting customers to suggest a new flavour in the Big Baking BonanzaIt’s the second time...
Even more meat free
More than half of all UK consumers say they are reducing their meat intake according to Quorn, suggesting that there is an opportunity to further grow sales of meat alternatives.
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...
Health is the driver
Consumers opt for free-from products even when they don’t have allergies
DESPITE the nation’s reputation for having an unhealthy diet, Scots are now spending £29.6m...
Taking a healthy bite
Scottish cake producer Lomond reckons there’s big consumer demand for healthier options, even in the snack category.
A spokesman for the firm said there is...
Home grown ready meal sales soaring
Strathmore Foods has reported double-digit growth for its ready meal range, with Kantar Worldpanel figures showing 14% growth for the year to January 2017.
The...
