Going bananas for Fairtrade?
COCOA, sugar and bananas are the star performers in a Fairtrade sector which its supporters say appears to be recession-proof. Estimated Fairtrade sales...
Sugar cut as drinks go low
New juice-based lines aim at the health-conscious
SOFT drinks and even fruit juices have come under pressure from activists expressing concern on sugar consumption recently.
But...
Free from meat but full of profit
Quorn widening appeal with PMPs
Sprouting support
Potato manufacturer McCain makes a multimillion pledge to support UK farmers to combat further environmental challenges.
Having Faith in local gin
Singer Paloma Faith has teamed up with Boë Gin for the Stirling-based brand’s latest marketing campaign.
Ramping up the free from offer
Nairn’s puts weight behind free from
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
The special one
ORKNEY Cheddar has joined Parma ham and Cornish pasties in gaining PGI status, meaning that it can only be produced in the specific region...
Loop trial for big brands
Tesco launches reusable packaging
A sweet choice
THE alternatives to sugar market in the UK is worth £52m and a quarter of households buy products in the category four times a...
No added sugar arrives
Yogurt brand Yoplait has launched a new no added sugar product: Yoplait Zero.
Trout gets its freedom
ARBROATH fish company, RR Spink and Sons, has launched what it claims is the first Freedom Food-standard smoked trout.
The brand has also scooped...
New operator announced for UK DRS
The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.
A dinky little oatmeal pack
Scottish porridge brand Hamlyns has extended its range with the launch of a new pack format that could fit neatly into home baking.
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.
Healthy loyalty
AWARD-WINNING Premier retailers Dennis and Linda Williams are preparing to launch a new initiative to get local kids eating more healthily.
1,000 local schoolchildren are...
