Family eating vegetables

On a health kick

There’s a ways to go but Scotland’s national diet is evolving, and firms reckon this creates a chance for retailers to get ahead by adapting their offer
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Spuds going strong

SCOTTISH produce is having a great year according to Scottish spud specialist Albert Bartlett

Health is the driver

Consumers opt for free-from products even when they don’t have allergies DESPITE the nation’s reputation for having an unhealthy diet, Scots are now spending £29.6m...
Tennent's Apprentice Jay Fraser

Brewing up a positive future

A new brewing apprenticeship is set to encourage young people in Scotland to join the industry.
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A good year for trying new things

This year will see the Olympic torch head to the land of the rising sun, shining a spotlight on Asia as the world tunes in to the Tokyo 2020 games.

Raising a glass to the Amazon

A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
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Clean living at Tennent’s

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

Authentic delight from Turkey

AS a result of consumers travelling more, they have become more adventurous with food and drink, says Zeynap Turudi of Truede. That, she says, means...
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.
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A spirited discussion

Neil Boyd, UK managing director at Edinburgh Gin sees opportunities in convenience stores

Plant-based sweet treats

Plant-based baking brand Oggs has launched a new range of pocket-sized snacks

Packaging up the globe

FOREIGN travel, world cuisine and simple curiosity  encourage interest in beers from around the world and UK distributors are continuing to develop a series...
Glayva

Glam Glayva

WHISKY liqueur Glayva has a new-look embossed bottle, desgined to highlight the flavours present in the drink. The label has been modernised and the closure...

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...
food waste

All waste is a waste of cash

Value can be found in food leftovers
Baxters

Highland giant launches snack meals range

FOCHABERS-based family-run food manufacturer Baxters has branched out with two new ranges of instant hot meals using some distinctly non-Scottish recipes. Baxters Meal Pots...