Dressing impresses with charity
Salad dressing brand Tigg’s has been doing its bit for good causes during the coronavirus pandemic
Putting shops centre stage
WITH Scottish general and local elections just months away, Scotland’s convenience industry representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation has taken its message about the...
New teacake
AS the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony showed, there is nothing more Scottish than a teacake.
Lees’ new Jaffa Teacakes might not be entirely traditonal...
Fair Trade nation set for festival fortnight
THIS month sees the return of Fairtrade Fortnight and retailers are being encouraged to go bananas ... and tea ... and coffee ... and...
Veg crisps taking root in convenience
Meet the maker: Growers Garden boss Pete Higgins
Fast flowing water
WATER is the fastest growing soft drink category in the UK according to Highland Spring. Quoting figures from Zenith International, it says it is...
Nae kiddin’ – Energy drink performance picking up
IT may have started out as a bit of a laugh (Ross Gourlay, MD of distribution firm Glencrest thought it would be a good...
Pick up a blend and a big TV
CONSUMERS who pick up a bottle of Scottish blended whisky brand High Commissioner could be in with the chance of taking home a 50-inch...
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...
Shorter pack saves paper
PREMIER Foods is doing its bit to reduce packaging waste with the launch of Bisto in a new, shorter tub.
Scottish food is under fire
FSS takes aim at ‘unhealthy’ options
SCOTLAND’S food industry could be facing increased regulation in future, if recent recommendations from Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are...
Celebrating sustainable success
Drinks brands and hospitality businesses were recognised for their sustainability-focused activities at the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards last month.
Berry good news
Scottish brand, AVA Berries, has joined forces with patisserie, Mademoiselle Macaron, to produce a range of strawberry macarons.
TV push for German biscuit brand
German biscuit brand Bahlsen Choco Leibniz will be appearing on TV screens over the next few weeks to promote its new packaging design
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...
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...
