Free for breakfast

MOMA has launched its first product that is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan friendly. Coconut and Chia Porridge Pot is made from a blend of jumbo...

Investing for a new mix

COCA-COLA European Partners is spending £30m in five years to reformulate existing drinks and introduce new products to meet demand for lower and no-sugar...

Beefing up Scotland’s reputation

A £500,000 campaign to promote Scottish beef has been launched by Quality Meat Scotland .

Tomra aims to make the most of extra time

Reverse vending machine firm Tomra aims to make the most of the extension to the DRS deadline by encouraging retailers to prepare well in advance.

Family value pie packs

STRESSING that it’s a family business with family values, Bells Food Group reckons its products help bring families together at meal times. The Shotts-based company...
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Call to slash food emissions

WRAP has called for food and drink greenhouse gas emissions to be a key priority for COP26.
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Cause for celebration

SHORTBREAD brand Paterson’s will celebrate a major milestone this year – its 125th anniversary

Spending big on gluten free

EDINBURGH-based oatcake and biscuit manufacturer Nairn’s Oatcakes has made a seven figure commitment to the free-from category in the shape of a new gluten-free...
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BrewDog barks up the right tree

Scottish craft beer brewer BrewDog plans to maintain a strong eco-friendly focus with aims to achieve net-zero production emissions by 2023.
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Tonnes of plastic gone

ASTON Manor Cider has been rolling out new packs made from 100% recycled plastic while removing plastic rings from its entire can range.
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Health on the brain

FAMILY-owned British firm Lovely Fodder Ltd has launched a new range of chocolate with more than a few health claims
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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
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Shock of the new – Haggis for all seasons

Stags and spice give haggis producers food for thought HAGGIS is closely linked to the annual Burns Night shindigs, but manufacturers are looking to promote...
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Customers asked to create a birthday flavour

LANARK-based Border Biscuits is celebrating its 30th birthday by inviting customers to suggest a new flavour in the Big Baking BonanzaIt’s the second time...

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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Time to ‘free’ up shelf space

Producers confident of growth