Kilombero Rice

Paisley wholesaler is most ethical

Paisley-based fair trade wholesaler Just Trading Scotland & their farmer suppliers in northern Malawi have had cause to celebrate, after being crowned ‘most ethical rice’ by Ethical Consumer magazine.

Old El Paso launches limited edition

Old El Paso is hoping to introduce consumers to new flavours and tastes of Mexican street food with the launch of a new fajita kit
photograph of grapes in a vineyard

Celebrating sustainable success

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

Waste not…

SCOTTISH businesses can find out how to cut waste and save money by accessing a free package of support being rolled out this summer...
food waste

All waste is a waste of cash

Value can be found in food leftovers

Raising a glass to the Amazon

A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.

Barr predicts bumper sales

IRN-Bru manufacturer AG Barr is going all out to capitalise on the events of the coming year. “Glasgow 2014 will focus worldwide attention on...
Eden Mill

More mill planned

SPIRITS firm Eden Mill has announced ambitious plans to build a new distillery and brewery alongside its headquarters in St Andrew’s.

Game for a trade

EVERY banana, cup of tea or coffee and spoonful of sugar consumed by athletes, officials, workers and visitors to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games benefitted...
Mrs Tilly's

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.

Environmental cups for COP

GRAHAM’S, The Family Dairy has introduced new environmentally friendly packaging for its Skyr range.

Health comes packed in Yakult Plus

Yakult celebrates the new launch of its Plus variant with a sustainable push across the range and increasing the size of its packs from seven to eight bottles.
Brynmor flapjack range

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”.

Caorunn’s tonic – Scottish Tesco’s snap up spirit

LAST month Scotland’s Caorunn Gin went into 88 Tesco’s stores across Scotland. The expansion in the off-trade will also see Caorunn Gin increase its listings...

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...

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...