Health drive shifts gear

SGF programme eyes more categories

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.
Smokehead cans

Mixing it with malt in a can

Malt whisky in a can is the latest product from Islay firm Smokehead.
Kooky

Kooky to inspire this Veganuary

Launching just in time for Veganuary, Kooky snacks reckons its exotic ingredients might tempt more consumers to get involved in the event.
From the family

From the family – Quality Meat Scotland campaign

TWO Perthshire farming families dedicated to producing top quality cattle – the McGowans of Incheoch Farms in Glenisla and the Flemings of Aberbothrie farms...
Guylian seashells

Sustainable future for seashells

Chocolate seashell brand Guylian has undergone a relaunch, comprising a sustainability-focused packaging overhaul and a new recipe.

Free from sugar but full of opportunities

Sugar-free soft drinks are performing well in Scotland, with growth continuing at pace
Baxters

Highland giant launches snack meals range

FOCHABERS-based family-run food manufacturer Baxters has branched out with two new ranges of instant hot meals using some distinctly non-Scottish recipes. Baxters Meal Pots...
solar power farm

Scooping a sustainable prize

MACKIE’s of Scotland has launched an on-pack promotion that shines a spotlight on its sustainability activities.
AG Barr, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, Irn-Bru,

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...

Brewer is big in America

Innis & Gunn has been named as the ‘Scottish Brewery of the Year’ at a major international beer competition .
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

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.
Ben Lomond Gin gift pack

A sweet gin treat

LOCH Lomond Group has launched a gift set for its Ben Lomond Gin brand just in time for spring.

Sealing the deal

A trend towards clean eating has made consumers more conscious of food additives argues Nakd Wholefoods brand owner Natural Balance Foods. Marketing director Marina Love said:...

The breakfast connection

RETAILERS Dennis and Linda Williams have officially launched their healthy loyalty scheme that gives children who buy fruit in their store extra bonus pieces...

Shake-up for shortbread

WALKERS Shortbread has launched three new gluten-free products. Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread, Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread and Gluten Free Ginger & Lemon Shortbread...