Saying cheese
SCOTTISH brand McLelland returned with revamped versions of two of its red cheddar cheeses, Mature and Extra Mature, last month. But for now at...
Ask the Expert – Danfoss
Gareth Ash, marketing communications manager at Danfoss, offers retailers insights and solutions to help make their stores more sustainable.
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’...
New year, more vegans
PACKED sandwich maker Adelie Foods has doubled the size of its vegan range
Cleaning up the pack
Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable
Costcutter pushes healthy food
AS more and more of us begin to follow a healthy diet, it spells good news for retailers.
It’s a big year for Lees of Scotland
A lot has changed since John Justice Lees, the son of a grocer, set up his confectionery business in Coatbridge in 1931
Loyal fans put brand on top
DESPITE what it calls a challenging year, Mrs Tilly ended 2017 being named Scotland’s number one confectionery brand in a recent Kantar report.
Cocoa plans
CADBURY Dairy Milk chocolate in the UK has carried the Fairtrade logo since 2009. Since then, Fairtrade certification has also been granted to Cadbury...
Budweiser Budvar trials paper
Czech beer brand Budweiser Budvar has cut plastic from its six-can multipack with a new packaging solution
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...
Scoops of sweet citrus
MACKIE’S has expanded its ice-cream portfolio with the addition of a new flavour.
Sugar cut as drinks go low
New juice-based lines aim at the health-conscious
SOFT drinks and even fruit juices have come under pressure from activists expressing concern on sugar consumption recently.
But...
Scooping a sustainable prize
MACKIE’s of Scotland has launched an on-pack promotion that shines a spotlight on its sustainability activities.
Spar trials H&B
HEALTH foods, vitamins and protein powders could be heading into the convenience channel if a new trial by Spar leads to a wider roll-out.
The...
Springing into climate action
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have been shining a spotlight on bottled water brands for some time now, as consumers become increasingly aware of the impact of single-use plastic waste.
