Planting some pastry options
Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.
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.
Oats more than a winter warmer
PORRIDGE is no longer simply a hearty, healthy winter breakfast - consumers who want to live a healthier lifestyle are choosing porridge oats for...
Health really is hitting mark
Figures show shift to low and no
Sustainability on rails at Highland Spring’s Freight Facility
Highland Spring Group welcomes the First Minister and other honoured guests as its new multi-million pound rail freight facility in Perthshire which promises to take thousands of HGVs off Britain’s roads.
Fast flowing water
WATER is the fastest growing soft drink category in the UK according to Highland Spring. Quoting figures from Zenith International, it says it is...
Bells rings up increased sales
MEAT products and bakery are two of the categories in the Scottish market where consumers often choose Scottish brands.
In meat-filled pies Bells Food Group’s...
Soft and Scottish
SCOTTISH shoppers love local and they’re loyal to the brands from home.
That’s the view of Adrian Troy, marketing director at AG Barr.
Going bananas for Fairtrade?
COCOA, sugar and bananas are the star performers in a Fairtrade sector which its supporters say appears to be recession-proof. Estimated Fairtrade sales...
Thin rolls add sales weight
The most popular lunch in the UK is the sandwich according to Allied Bakeries. But the firm says that people also want variety in their...
A dinky little oatmeal pack
Scottish porridge brand Hamlyns has extended its range with the launch of a new pack format that could fit neatly into home baking.
Liquid asset for scratch cooks
Stock brand Knorr has created its first ever vegan liquid seasonings.
Big demand for dairy free
Dairy-free fever is spreading in the UK. Kantar data for the year to 5 September revealed 45% volume sales growth for dairy-free spreads, with the category now valued at £49.6m annually in the UK.
A warm welcome for the latest guidance
The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.
Call to slash food emissions
WRAP has called for food and drink greenhouse gas emissions to be a key priority for COP26.
Bringing free from into focus
With gluten-free variants now available for everything from breakfast cereal to beer it’s time retailers switch on to the free-from opportunity with cakes.
