Fair Trade nation set for festival fortnight
THIS month sees the return of Fairtrade Fortnight and retailers are being encouraged to go bananas ... and tea ... and coffee ... and...
Top of the drinks and here to serve
2017 has been an outstanding year for Tennent’s and what a way to round it off by becoming Scotland’s top-selling alcohol brand
Loop trial for big brands
Tesco launches reusable packaging
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...
Taking a healthy bite
Scottish cake producer Lomond reckons there’s big consumer demand for healthier options, even in the snack category.
A spokesman for the firm said there is...
Plant-based packs
COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has shared its vision of the future with its new plant-based bottle concept.
Natural hunt for the Big 5 – Walkers Shortbread
WALKERS Shortbread is working with Visit Scotland to support its Year of Natural campaign - its biggest ever nature-focused tourism drive.
A Walkers Shortbread dedicated...
More info please – Animal welfare concern
ANIMAL welfare is a growing consumer issue, with a new study showing that eight out of 10 UK shoppers want labels which clearly show...
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...
Making moves
Turkish firm expanding with Halal confectionery
TURKISH confectionery producer Kervan Gida is aiming to expand its footprint in the UK market with the roll-out of...
Shorter pack saves paper
PREMIER Foods is doing its bit to reduce packaging waste with the launch of Bisto in a new, shorter tub.
Cleaning up the pack
Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable
American vegan bar thrives in UK
General Mills has been keeping vegans sweet with its cruelty-free confectionery brand Lärabar.
RVM firm teams up with SGF
REVERSE vending machine firm RVM Systems Ltd has joined the Scottish Grocers’ Federation – as Scotland’s c-store retailers prepare for the rollout of DRS in Scotland next year.
Birthday plans for Distillers
INVER House Distillers, the company behind Old Pulteney, Balblair, Speyburn, Hankey Bannister, anCnoc and Caorunn gin, is 50 this year.
The company has planned a...
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...
