Hovis has a new bag, made from renewable polythene, that will cut its carbon footprint by three-quarters.

Hovis slashes its carbon footprint

Bakery giant’s new renewable polythene bag to be flagged on-pack to emphasise its green credentials to consumers. BREAD giant Hovis is lowering its packs’...
Nudie crisps

A major listing for Nudie

AYRSHIRE-based Nudie Snacks has secured a listing with Holland & Barrett for its Cauliflower Crisps range.
Macsween

No more landfill

HAGGIS producer Macsween has changed its manufacturing process so that no waste products are sent to landfill. Earlier this year the company was recycling 90%...
SWA chief executive Colin Smith wants the Scottish Government to provide support for members to achieve their net-zero emissions targets.

SWA has bold net-zero goal

The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out ambitious plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 – and is calling on ScotGov to provide financial help for its members.
Feta the Better and Urban Eat sandwiches

New year, more vegans

PACKED sandwich maker Adelie Foods has doubled the size of its vegan range
Distell’s Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair

International praise for island drams

Scotch whisky has won big at an awards ceremony in Singapore.
DRS scheme applications

Creating a working DRS from scratch

The Scottish Government is seeking applications for a scheme administrator for the forthcoming deposit return scheme (DRS)
Malbec

Birthday discount as Co-op marks wine’s 10th

THE Co-operative Food reckons it was the first major retailer to launch own-brand Fairtrade wine in the UK. The Co-operative now offers 21 Fairtrade wines,...
plastic bottles on the beach

Inflation harming efforts

INFLATION is preventing shoppers from making more sustainable food and drink choices.
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.

Building for the future

HAVING jumped a place from number eight to seventh in our Top 50 Scottish take-home brands last year, Stirlingshire-based Graham’s The Family Dairy has...
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Taste of the summer

THIS summer will see two new variants of Irn-Bru Xtra land on shelves following a consumer poll to choose the limited-edition flavours

Yanks for sharing

It’s US Independence Day next month and there are now many American treats available in the UK AMERICAN confectionery has been growing in popularity in...
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.
RR Spink and Sons

Trout gets its freedom

ARBROATH fish company, RR Spink and Sons, has launched what it claims is the first Freedom Food-standard smoked trout. The brand has also scooped...
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.