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Guidance updated

THE latest edition of the SGF Healthy Living Programme – Guidance for Promoting Produce is available online at the Scottish Grocers Federation website. The programme...

Change for the better

Nicola Robinson of KP Snacks talks sustainability

Twin-track appeal sees sales grow

THERE are two key consumers for Polish meats, according to speciality supplier Smithfield Foods: Polish-born shoppers who want to buy familiar brands and products,...

Opening up the world

GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has set its eye on the world.  Export sales are forecast to be in the region of £2m for 2016,...

Smart shops for savings

Shopfitting solution experts Danfoss weigh in on how to introduce more smart options to c-stores and save cash on energy in the process.

Snacks set to cut calories and more

DEMAND for healthier snacking products is likely to continue to grow over the next few years, and is a key area of focus for...
SFD's new handbook offers some key insights into the journey towards net zero.

A handy guide to eco advice

Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.
Ella Mills new oat bar range

Blogging into the stores

INTERNET culinary sensation Ella Mills has launched a new oat bar range under her Deliciously Ella brand.

Meet the maker: Jimmy’s Iced Coffee

Jim Cregan, founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, sat down with Scottish Grocer to talk about the history of his brand and ambitions for the future.
Highland cow

Health at the heart of QMS campaign

QUALITY Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a new marketing campaign with health and wellbeing at its heart.

Springing into climate action

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have been shining a spotlight on bottled water brands for some time now, as consumers become increasingly aware of the impact of single-use plastic waste.

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.

Growing the family

Famous Scottish biscuit giant Tunnock’s prepares for expansion to meet growing demand FEW brands are as recognisably a part of the Scottish culture as Tunnock’s. The...
Traditional Scottish produce, using Scottish ingredients, but prepared and presented for modern consumers. Strathmore Foods’ McIntosh of Dyce range includes chilled meat products and ready meals. Among its newest products are McIntosh Haggis and McIntosh black pudding.

Chilled growth – Strathmore seek out Scottish

NOT just a Scottish brand owner but one that ensures it uses Scottish produce in its own portfolio, that’s the ethos at Strathmore Foods,...
Scotty Brand neeps and tatties, an easy -to-prepare Burns Supper accompaniment.

Sales rising off the pie chart

NEW Year, celebrated just a few days ago, is marked in many houses by a family dinner where steak pie is the star of...
Archie Jess, above right, with Andrew Hemphill, president of Greenock Chamber of Commerce.

For a life in food – Jess recognised at awards ceremony

ARCHIE Jess, the driving force behind the meat processing business the AP Jess Group, has taken the Lifetime Achievement award in the Greenock Chamber...