Alternative range rolls out

BEL UK has rolled out its first range of plant-based alternatives to cheese with the launch of Nurishh.
Innis & Gunn lager line

Lager fans get magic number

As part of its If You Know, You Know campaign, Innis & Gunn set up a secret WhatsApp Lager Line this summer.

Government climate guide

THE UK Government has issued guidance for retailers looking to cut their carbon emissions.

Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion

Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, director at GHSL, and Leigh McCarter, store manager at Premier Racetrack Pitstop Bearsden, following the award win.
Highland Spring bottles

Big plastic promise

HIGHLAND Spring has committed to packaging its entire range in 100% rPET by 2025.
Paterson’s Gold Shortbread

Sweetening the celebrations

In time to join in the national celebration of local produce and products during the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, shortbread brand Paterson’s is launching its new premium range in September.
Hovis has a new bag, made from renewable polythene, that will cut its carbon footprint by three-quarters.

Hovis slashes its carbon footprint

Bakery giant’s new renewable polythene bag to be flagged on-pack to emphasise its green credentials to consumers. BREAD giant Hovis is lowering its packs’...
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”.
Chivas Brothers has shared its energy tech with the industry.

Chivas Brothers shares sustainability knowledge

Chivas Brothers is sharing its sustainability technology developments with others in the whisky industry in a bid to cut emissions.
Cadbury

Chocolate giant spreads change

CADBURY became Fairtrade on a number of Cadbury Dairy Milk products in Britain in September 2009. And since then the Fairtrade mark has been added...
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.

Something for the weekend

BIG NIGHTS IN don’t just feature quick snacks. Special nights in and dinner parties have risen dramatically. Research carried out by YouGov found that...
Amigos beer

Going global in the beer chiller

Adventurous beer shoppers are improving the fortunes of international imports, according to sales data provided by Global Brands.

Back on the box

Despite total biscuit sales being flat, Border Biscuits has reported an 11.4% year-on-year increase in retail value. And it puts that down partly to more...
outside of a spar shop building

Partnership is too good

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has rolled out Too Good to Go across its entire company-owned estate.

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...