Marco Bertacc new chief executive at Quorn foods

New boss has big ambitions

Meat alternative brand Quorn Foods has appointed a new chief executive, as demand for vegetarian options grows at pace

Environmental cups for COP

GRAHAM’S, The Family Dairy has introduced new environmentally friendly packaging for its Skyr range.
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Clean living at Tennent’s

Tennent Caledonian has installed a new carbon capture facility at its Glasgow brewery

How to win at wine o’clock

NEW world wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is going all out for summer sales in the £6-8 price range. It says that’s the...
range of free from products

Ramping up the free-from range

WHETHER it’s a gluten intolerance or an avoidance of meat and dairy, today’s consumer comes with varying dietary requirements with many seeking out specialist products.

Provenance key for dairy farmers

ROBERT Graham, managing director at Graham’s The Family Dairy, has highlighted the importance of Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight and how brands and consumers...

Experimental dram is a hit

THE firm behind Glenfiddich has tasted early success for its recently launched The Experimental Series of whiskies, securing listings throughout the UK, it says. Launched...
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.
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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.
plant based babybels

Growth for snacks

Appetites for plant-based diets have been growing lately, giving retailers the perfect opportunity to reflect this in stores.
Tiggs Salad Dressing NHS support

Dressing impresses with charity

Salad dressing brand Tigg’s has been doing its bit for good causes during the coronavirus pandemic
NcNean recycled clear glass packaging

New malt, reused glass

Scottish distillery Nc’Nean has released a single malt whisky in 100% recycled clear glass packaging
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Co-op launches City & Guilds apprenticeship scheme for ex-prisoners

THE Co-op is to support the first Prisoner Apprenticeship programme to address rail skill shortages and reduce reoffending, in a partnership with the City & Guilds.
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Pigs don’t fly, but butchers can

THE Covid-19 pandemic may have hamstrung the aviation industry, but there are still opportunities in Scotland’s food and drink sector.

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...

Top of the drinks and here to serve

2017 has been an outstanding year for Tennent’s and what a way to round it off by becoming Scotland’s top-selling alcohol brand