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.
Perfectly Clear

The world of health

WE’RE often told that health considerations are increasingly important to food and drink shoppers. According to figures from the global retail research firm HIM...
Perkier Tiffin

Perky option for breakfast on the move

PERKIER, the free-from brand created by coeliac Ann Perkins, has added breakfast-on-the go options and snacking treats to its product roster. Perkins estimates that some...

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...
Archie Jess, above right, with Andrew Hemphill, president of Greenock Chamber of Commerce.

For a life in food – Jess recognised at awards ceremony

ARCHIE Jess, the driving force behind the meat processing business the AP Jess Group, has taken the Lifetime Achievement award in the Greenock Chamber...
Persil recyclable new pack

Cleaning up the pack

Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable

Rising fortunes

Irish free-from bakery brand BFree is looking to expand its distribution channels further after securing new listings with Waitrose. The supermarket will be the first...
The Vegetarian Butcher Little Willies and What the Cluck range

One billion plant target

FMCG giant Unilever has thrown its weight behind plant-based meat and dairy alternatives
Allinson recently added a high-fibre loaf to its range. Hamlyns of Scotland says porridge is becoming more popular in summer.

Oats more than a winter warmer

PORRIDGE is no longer simply a hearty, healthy winter breakfast - consumers who want to live a healthier lifestyle are choosing porridge oats for...
Spearhead whisky

Summer of single grain

Loch Lomond Group has launched a new single grain Scotch whisky brand.

Meet the maker: Jimmy’s Iced Coffee

Jim Cregan, founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, sat down with Scottish Grocer to talk about the history of his brand and ambitions for the future.
Smoked sausages are a core part of the Polish diet and Smithfield Foods has brought one of the most popular brands, Morliny, to the UK.

Euro growth

POLISH shoppers looking for a taste of home and British shoppers looking for new flavours helped grow the world foods category in the UK...

Fighting poverty by cutting waste

FOOD waste and poverty focused charity FareShare has stepped up its redistribution activities, after securing a new grant from the Scottish Government.
Galloway cheese pack

Galloway is back on the TV

LACTALIS UK & Ireland is putting the spotlight on its Scottish cheddar brand Galloway with the launch of a TV campaign.
Aerial shot of the Ochil Hills in Perthshire.

Highland Spring focuses on nature with Woodland Trust partnership

Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has partnered up with the Woodland Trust to expand its nature-driven restoration work in Ochil Hills, Perthshire.

Tea to do good

Euro Food Brands talks up the sustainability credentials of its Yogi Tea brand; from the packaging it uses, right down to its ingredients.