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’...
A major listing for Nudie
AYRSHIRE-based Nudie Snacks has secured a listing with Holland & Barrett for its Cauliflower Crisps range.
No more landfill
HAGGIS producer Macsween has changed its manufacturing process so that no waste products are sent to landfill.
Earlier this year the company was recycling 90%...
SWA has bold net-zero goal
The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out ambitious plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 – and is calling on ScotGov to provide financial help for its members.
New year, more vegans
PACKED sandwich maker Adelie Foods has doubled the size of its vegan range
International praise for island drams
Scotch whisky has won big at an awards ceremony in Singapore.
Creating a working DRS from scratch
The Scottish Government is seeking applications for a scheme administrator for the forthcoming deposit return scheme (DRS)
Birthday discount as Co-op marks wine’s 10th
THE Co-operative Food reckons it was the first major retailer to launch own-brand Fairtrade wine in the UK.
The Co-operative now offers 21 Fairtrade wines,...
Inflation harming efforts
INFLATION is preventing shoppers from making more sustainable food and drink choices.
A sweet gin treat
LOCH Lomond Group has launched a gift set for its Ben Lomond Gin brand just in time for spring.
Building for the future
HAVING jumped a place from number eight to seventh in our Top 50 Scottish take-home brands last year, Stirlingshire-based Graham’s The Family Dairy has...
Taste of the summer
THIS summer will see two new variants of Irn-Bru Xtra land on shelves following a consumer poll to choose the limited-edition flavours
Yanks for sharing
It’s US Independence Day next month and there are now many American treats available in the UK
AMERICAN confectionery has been growing in popularity in...
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.
Trout gets its freedom
ARBROATH fish company, RR Spink and Sons, has launched what it claims is the first Freedom Food-standard smoked trout.
The brand has also scooped...
Cakes keep them coming back for more
Snack brand Kallø has added a Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar jumbo pack to its Veggie Cakes range.
