Kantar

Better options for the planet

CONSUMERS across the globe are increasingly expressing their desire for products with less plastic packaging, according to data from Kantar.

Eco friendly fruity look

Perfetti van Melle has unveiled new-look packaging for Fruittella, which has sustainability at its core

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...

The search is on for Scotland’s top green businesses

Scotland’s businesses can showcase their excellence in environmental practice by entering VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards and this year more businesses from Scotland’s retail and hospitality sectors are being encouraged to apply.
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A citrus twist for Haig Club

DAVID Beckham is back on the whisky trail with the launch of a new expression of single grain Scotch brand Haig Club.

Healthy demand for quinoa

NEW cuisines to look out for are Hawaiian, Scandinavian and plant-based, according to Merchant Gourmet. It also said that, with sales of quinoa growing in...
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Fareshare M to do

FARESHARE’s campaign to cut food waste in the UK has been picking up steam, after 53 MPs publicly backed its efforts in a letter to the Prime Minister.
Quorn campaign step in the right direction

Stepping up advice

Meat free brand, Quorn has launched a campaign to help consumers make informed choices about sustainable food.

Stock Scottish to secure sales

SF&D chief exec James Withers urges c-stores to get behind local .
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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.

Scotland by the bottle

LOCH Lomond Group, the company behind Glen’s vodka, has  set out to invigorate its whisky and vodka brands through a period of multimillion pound...

Hand made

EVERY bar of Seed and Bean Fairtrade chocolate is hand made in the UK in small batches using 100% organic ingredients. The company says it...
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Mars acts for Earth

MARS Wrigley has made significant steps in pursuit of its sustainability goals.
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Health is proving popular

Consumers are increasingly seeking out healthier options according to new research from the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland.

Boë secures Asda listing

STIRLING based gin brand Boë has secures a major listing with Asda. The deal will see two of Boë Gin’s RTD cans available across the...
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Game on for venison deal

TOP Scottish venison supplier Highland Game Ltd has secured a £13 million contract with Forestry and Land Scotland