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...
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Celebrating sustainable success

Drinks brands and hospitality businesses were recognised for their sustainability-focused activities at the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards last month.
Grant's haggis

Grant’s will ‘gie her a haggis’

Tinned food brand Grant’s is on a mission to make sure no one misses out on their Burns Suppers this year.

Protein 22 wins big

SCOTTISH dairy firm Graham’s has gained global acclaim after picking up a Gulfood Innovation Award for new product development at the Dubai World Trade...
The front cover of the Suntory DRS: What's In Store for the UK? report with an image of a reverse vending machine next to it.

Suntory rolls out DRS advice for retailers

Drinks giant Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has launched a new paper for DRS in the UK, following on from a study of the scheme's implementation in Ireland.
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Big spend pays off for biscuit firm

Independent biscuit maker Border Biscuits has invested £1m in its Lanark manufacturing plant
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Appealing to the youth

QMS campaign aimed at young adults
Persil recyclable new pack

Cleaning up the pack

Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable
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Cutting waste with Gander app can save cash

Food waste reduction app Gander is on the path for growth this year as the firm gets ready to roll out across Snappy Shopper delivery.
Serve-over, till-point display cabinets featuring goods from local bakery specialists are now frequently seen in Scottish Spar shops. The symbol group is expanding its programme of partnerships with local bakers, butchers and produce providers.

Symbol of partnership

Fascia pioneer Spar to use fortnight event to highlight its work with regional food and drink suppliers. SCOTTISH Food and Drink Fortnight (SFDF) will be...

Going right at the lights

BREAKFAST cereal Weetabix has put its nutritional details on its pack fronts using the new “traffic light” system. Quoting Shopper’s Voice research, Weetabix says almost...

Brands stress choice

COMPANIES and brands throughout food and drink have been working to produce products that give options to consumers who want to choose items with,...

A taste of the Caribbean

CARIBBEAN foods are showing 15% year-on-year growth, fuelled in part by the increase in the number of people visiting the area, says specialist firm...
Nature's Finest Peach in Juice 220g pots

Fruity NPD for 2019

FRUITY snack brand Nature’s Finest is looking to capitalise on demand for healthier options this year by expanding its range.

Tayto’s valued choice

Crisps giant Tayto has kept its PMP range of Golden Wonder sharing packs set at £1 in the face of rising inflation to help support convenience retailers.
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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.