Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie helped launch a very special Ryder Cup bottling of Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

Back home

FOOD and drink will play a major part in golf’s Ryder Cup, being held next month (26 - 28 September) at Gleneagles. And Diageo will...

All bar none

TREK, the wholefood energy bar and flapjack range from Natural Balance Foods, is being marketed to health-conscious men as part of a campaign running...
Kallø veggie cakes

Cakes keep them coming back for more

Snack brand Kallø has added a Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar jumbo pack to its Veggie Cakes range.
Macsween of Edinburgh has donated tonnes of surplus haggis to FareShare.

FareShare help good for planet

The FareShare charity has been explaining how its food help for the poor also prevents waste.

Time to get healthy

Many shoppers don’t see c-stores as credible source of fresh products. FOLLOWING years of concern over obesity the consumer trend towards healthy eating has “exploded”...
Innis & Gunn lager line

Lager fans get magic number

As part of its If You Know, You Know campaign, Innis & Gunn set up a secret WhatsApp Lager Line this summer.
Violife tex mex cheese

Vegan NPD blitz

Vegan alternative brand Violife has been firing on all cylinders when it comes to NPD, with the launch of three new dairy-free cheese SKUs and an alternative cream product.

The growth of the craft

MAINSTREAM lagers might still provide the biggest beer sales in the off-trade but other parts of the business especially craft beers are very exciting. In...
Frosty Jack’s and Crumpton Oaks

Tonnes of plastic gone

ASTON Manor Cider has been rolling out new packs made from 100% recycled plastic while removing plastic rings from its entire can range.
Hamlyns Oatmeal

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.
Healthier options

Time to put health on promotion

Since 2004 the Scottish Grocers Federation Healthy Living Programme has been working with local retailers to boost sales of fruit and vegetables and other...
Highland Spring eco bottles

Less new plastic ahead

Last year was a big one for Highland Spring in terms of sustainability.
Growers Garden chief executive Pete Higgins

Veg crisps taking root in convenience

Meet the maker: Growers Garden boss Pete Higgins
Nae Danger sports drink

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...
Tomatin

More virtue in the malts

Tomatin releases the final two expressions in its limited edition series based on natural elements

Green packs are changing colour

SCOTTISH food-to-go retailers are turning their backs on natural-looking packaging, according to supplier Planglow. Planglow says its sales of 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging have...