Pigs don’t fly, but butchers can
THE Covid-19 pandemic may have hamstrung the aviation industry, but there are still opportunities in Scotland’s food and drink sector.
Master of its own destiny
MALT whisky brand Glenfiddich is celebrating its 126th birthday with a global advertising push that celebrates the brand’s many years of family-owned independence.
The strapline,...
Sprouting support
Potato manufacturer McCain makes a multimillion pledge to support UK farmers to combat further environmental challenges.
Get ready for the RVM revolution
PREPARATIONS for DRS are well underway, with the Scottish Government, scheme administrator and retailers now all working towards an August 2023 live date.
Healthy outlook for cereals sales
CEREAL is involved in 62% of British breakfasts according to Kellogg’s and, it says, c-stores have played an influential part in putting porridge and...
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.
Nakd claims it’s dressing up the category
REFERRING to a Mintel snacking report, Nakd says 40% of consumers are switching to healthier snacks.
It also reports that with sales amounting to £31m...
Snacking better
The question of what constitutes a ‘healthy’ snack is a tough one for shoppers as well as retailers
Plant-based performance
Wall’s highlights growth in meat alternatives
Costcutter pushes healthy food
AS more and more of us begin to follow a healthy diet, it spells good news for retailers.
Monster reduction in sugar
A new version of Honey Monster Puffs being launched this month has 25% less sugar.
Andy Valentine, marketing director at brand owner Halo Foods, said:...
Added to the list – Biscuit firm expands availability
LANARK-based based Border Biscuits has won a number of nationwide listings for its expanding biscuit portfolio with supermarket firm Asda.
From June, over 300 Asda...
Filling up on talking tacos
GOOD dinner conversation can make or break a meal, but what happens when the tortillas do the talking?
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...
Chewing over changes for 2018
MEATSNACKS Group has been gearing up for the New Year by enhancing the recipe and revamping the packaging of its jerky range
Health comes packed in Yakult Plus
Yakult celebrates the new launch of its Plus variant with a sustainable push across the range and increasing the size of its packs from seven to eight bottles.
