Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.
Springing into climate action
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have been shining a spotlight on bottled water brands for some time now, as consumers become increasingly aware of the impact of single-use plastic waste.
Putting up cash for the planet
Britvic is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to sustainability targets.
Luxurious partnership
Whisky brand The Macallan has struck a partnership with luxury car manufacturer Bentley to promote sustainability.
As seen on TV
Hamlyns sponsors new daytime show, Let’s Do Lunch, to promote its instant porridge and porridge pots.
OATS brand Hamlyns of Scotland is sponsoring the...
Chocolate giant spreads change
CADBURY became Fairtrade on a number of Cadbury Dairy Milk products in Britain in September 2009.
And since then the Fairtrade mark has been added...
Growth for snacks
Appetites for plant-based diets have been growing lately, giving retailers the perfect opportunity to reflect this in stores.
Filshill pledges to ramp up sustainability in 150th year
Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has renewed its promise to prioritise sustainability moving forward after the firm picked up two awards for its achievements.
Clean energy pledge
TREASURY Wine Estates – the firm behind Wolf Blass, Lindeman’s and 19 Crimes – has committed to using 100% renewable electricity by 2024 across its global operations.
A handy guide to eco advice
Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.
Spar trials H&B
HEALTH foods, vitamins and protein powders could be heading into the convenience channel if a new trial by Spar leads to a wider roll-out.
The...
Time for retailers to act on environment
Scottish retailers that don’t back sustainability efforts will miss out, according to new consumer research from the Scottish Wholesale Association and TWC.
Symbol of partnership
Fascia pioneer Spar to use fortnight event to highlight its work with regional food and drink suppliers.
SCOTTISH Food and Drink Fortnight (SFDF) will be...
Clean living at Tennent’s
Tennent Caledonian has installed a new carbon capture facility at its Glasgow brewery
Consider a solar solution
MUCH has been written in recent years about the great returns on investment retailers can make by replacing their old chillers with new energy-efficient...
Fairer trade? Firm mad on Madagascar
MADECASSE, the Madagascan ‘fair for life’ chocolate brand, is pushing its four flavoured bars to independent stores.
Arabica Coffee, Cinnamon and Sakay, Sea Salt and...
