Cleaning up the pack
Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable
Going big on plant based
Scottish soup brand Baxters has expanded its Plant Based range with the launch of three new flavours.
Spending big to fight coronavirus
Venison supplier Highland Game has announced a £150,000 investment package aimed at making its Dundee base coronavirus safe
A warm welcome for the latest guidance
The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.
Healthy demand for quinoa
NEW cuisines to look out for are Hawaiian, Scandinavian and plant-based, according to Merchant Gourmet.
It also said that, with sales of quinoa growing in...
Pigs don’t fly, but butchers can
THE Covid-19 pandemic may have hamstrung the aviation industry, but there are still opportunities in Scotland’s food and drink sector.
Big push for healthy living
The Healthy Living Programme is rolling out a raft of new resources for retailers this autumn.
More info please – Animal welfare concern
ANIMAL welfare is a growing consumer issue, with a new study showing that eight out of 10 UK shoppers want labels which clearly show...
Dairy-free diets here to stay according to Flora brand owner Upfield
It’s more than a flash in the pan
Snacks set to cut calories and more
DEMAND for healthier snacking products is likely to continue to grow over the next few years, and is a key area of focus for...
Post-Games Brus
SOFT drinks giant AG Barr’s support of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has helped retailers capitalise on consumers’ excitement, according to head of marketing...
Have your lentil cake and eat it
WESSANEN UK has launched a new lentil-based rice and corn cake under its Kallo natural food brand.
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,...
Meat free January
January is the perfect time to introduce a chilled and frozen meat-free brand
Get ready for the RVM revolution
PREPARATIONS for DRS are well underway, with the Scottish Government, scheme administrator and retailers now all working towards an August 2023 live date.
Sweetening the celebrations
In time to join in the national celebration of local produce and products during the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, shortbread brand Paterson’s is launching its new premium range in September.




































