Dairy gets a health kick
THE growing trend towards healthy eating and dieting has been good for cheese, in terms of both sales performance and the introduction of new...
Visibility can be effective
TAKING action to improve sustainability is more essential than ever, both for the environment and for bottom lines.
Awards – the people and brands behind Scotland’s best products
THIRD generation managing directors of their family haggis firm, James and Jo MacSween were among the winners at this year’s Scotland Food & Drink...
Winning the free titles
A dairy-free lemon and coconut frozen dessert has been named the best free-from food for 2013. Manufacturer Bessant & Drury also triumphed in the...
Tasty bites with ‘no nasties’
WELSH flapjack producer Brynmor is eyeing growth for its portfolio of snack bars – positioning the brand as a nutritious and flavoursome option that is made with “no nasties”.
Secrets from the herb garden
HERBOLOGIST Hamish Martin has teamed up with Steve Ross to launch a range of gins under the banner of the Old Curiosity Distillery.
Paper packs for Ritter
RITTER Sport has launched its first ever paper bag packs in the UK.
The special one
ORKNEY Cheddar has joined Parma ham and Cornish pasties in gaining PGI status, meaning that it can only be produced in the specific region...
Alternative choices for the display
Showing off your vegan credentials can help sales, says dairy-free alternative brand Pure.
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
Health concern makes cereals hot stuff
THE sales temperature continues to rise for breakfast cereal. And it looks as if healthy-eating consumers are helping hot cereals like porridge lead the...
All waste is a waste of cash
Value can be found in food leftovers
Lets taco bout Mexican food
As diners become increasingly adventurous, Mexican meals like fajitas and enchiladas are becoming a more common sight in Scottish homes.
C-stores see waters rise
AS consumers become increasingly concerned about making healthy choices they need to be educated on the benefits of hydrating with plain bottled water, according...
Chilling savings
TECHNOLOGICAL advances can be exciting and fascinating but it can also take a fair bit of work to keep on top of all a...
Provenance pushes profits
Hamlyns thinks retailers should do more to promote Scottish produce .
