Quiche checks in – New gluten-free frozen product
WHEN consumer research identified quiche as the product most people wanted to see in a gluten-free format, manufacturer DS gluten-free made its move.
Its new...
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.
Lemon promise
ICE cream specialist Mackie’s of Scotland is promising treat lovers a taste of the sun in coming months, regardless of the Scottish weather.
The firm...
Sunshine on fleet for Tesco HGVs
TESCO has launch a solar-powered trailer initiative that is expected to save 2,000 litres of diesel per year.
Five million for FareShare
AIRDRIE-based Albert Barlett has redistributed the equivalent of five million meals through its partnership with FareShare.
Co-op launches City & Guilds apprenticeship scheme for ex-prisoners
THE Co-op is to support the first Prisoner Apprenticeship programme to address rail skill shortages and reduce reoffending, in a partnership with the City & Guilds.
Big push for healthy living
The Healthy Living Programme is rolling out a raft of new resources for retailers this autumn.
Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion
Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, director at GHSL, and Leigh McCarter, store manager at Premier Racetrack Pitstop Bearsden, following the award win.
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...
Sauce adds more free choice
PESTO brand Sacla has added Free From Wild Mushroom Risotto sauce to its range.
It is gluten, wheat and dairy-free and is the eighth free-from...
Multiples step up their environmental activity in bid to cut plastic waste
For decades, environmental campaigners have argued that sustainability is essential to our future health, wealth and happiness; it seems like the supermarkets are waking up to that reality too
Seafood dish without a fish
Vegan brand Loma Linda has launched what it calls the UK’s first fish free tuna
Waste not…
SCOTTISH businesses can find out how to cut waste and save money by accessing a free package of support being rolled out this summer...
Ready, steady, go Glasgow
SOFT drinks brand AG Barr says it’s leading the charge for Scottish products in the run-up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Its bottled water...
Spuds going strong
SCOTTISH produce is having a great year according to Scottish spud specialist Albert Bartlett
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...
