Visibility can be effective
TAKING action to improve sustainability is more essential than ever, both for the environment and for bottom lines.
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.
Pies prize guys
THE on-field fare at Kilmarnock Football Club might not have been what fans’ dreams are made of last season, but their half time snack...
Free from has broad appeal
Lifestyle adopters push category on
OVER the last few years the free-from category has gone mainstream, moving from the fringes and specialist stores to its...
Multiples step up their environmental activity in bid to cut plastic waste
For decades, environmental campaigners have argued that sustainability is essential to our future health, wealth and happiness; it seems like the supermarkets are waking up to that reality too
Local firms get a helping hand
New route to market for producers
A good year for trying new things
This year will see the Olympic torch head to the land of the rising sun, shining a spotlight on Asia as the world tunes in to the Tokyo 2020 games.
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%...
Bigger Bee oil
LUCY Bee Unrefined Extra Virgin Fairtrade Organic Raw Coconut Oil is now available in a 1L jar.
An alternative to processed oils, butter and margarine...
Smart spending on sustainability tech
Danfoss food retail national account manager Graeme Ross discusses how c-store retailers can benefit from investing in the right sustainable tech for their store
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...
Bells rings up increased sales
MEAT products and bakery are two of the categories in the Scottish market where consumers often choose Scottish brands.
In meat-filled pies Bells Food Group’s...
Big push for healthy living
The Healthy Living Programme is rolling out a raft of new resources for retailers this autumn.
Taking stock of trends
Organic stocks and rice cake brand Kallo has expanded its range of organic plant-based stock cubes with two new flavours, Umami and Sriracha.
Nae kiddin’ – Energy drink performance picking up
IT may have started out as a bit of a laugh (Ross Gourlay, MD of distribution firm Glencrest thought it would be a good...
Farmers introduce dark caramel
DIVINE Chocolate has launched a 40g Caramel Dark Chocolate bar in time for Fairtrade Fortnight.
Jean-Paul Peleaz, sales director of the farmer-owned company said: “We...




































