Strathmore Botanics

Something in the water

HEALTHY choice buying has played a big part in the water category rising by £148m in the past two years, says Barr Soft Drinks.
Vitalite

Big demand for dairy free

Dairy-free fever is spreading in the UK. Kantar data for the year to 5 September revealed 45% volume sales growth for dairy-free spreads, with the category now valued at £49.6m annually in the UK.

Family value pie packs

STRESSING that it’s a family business with family values, Bells Food Group reckons its products help bring families together at meal times. The Shotts-based company...
Persil recyclable new pack

Cleaning up the pack

Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable
Allinson recently added a high-fibre loaf to its range. Hamlyns of Scotland says porridge is becoming more popular in summer.

Oats more than a winter warmer

PORRIDGE is no longer simply a hearty, healthy winter breakfast - consumers who want to live a healthier lifestyle are choosing porridge oats for...

Meal kits roaring onto shelf

East Asian food brand Tiger Tiger has launched a range of free-from noodle kits

Sugar cut as drinks go low

New juice-based lines aim at the health-conscious SOFT drinks and even fruit juices have come under pressure from activists expressing concern on sugar consumption recently. But...
Hamlyns Oatmeal

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.
Irn Bru

Scots seeking Scottish

CONSUMERS want brands that reflect their Scottish heritage for Burns Night
Burtons Biscuit Company range

Under-100 range rolling out

Portion control is at the heart of the latest launch from Burton’s Biscuit Company.
Eisberg alcohol free wine

Getting off to a dry start

ALONG with taking down the decorations, cutting down on alcohol consumption is a post-Christmas tradition
The Flower Farm palm oil

Margarine with a mission

Calling itself margarine with a mission, The Flower Farm is vegan and palm oil-free.
boe-apple-and-lime-gin

Squeezing onto shelf

Some fruit flavour has found its way into the Boë gin range in the shape of a new apple and lime variant
Head shot of Louisa Coursey, programme manager of Scotland Food & Drink's Net Zero Commitment team.

Scotland Food & Drink strengthens Net Zero team

Industry firm Scotland Food & Drink has strengthened its commitment to hit net zero by 2045 with the appointment of a new programme manager for the initiative.

Leading the pack

The fast-growing range of free-from foods that’s now available in stores and out-of-home outlets all across the country was in evidence recently at the...

Winning the free titles

A dairy-free lemon and coconut frozen dessert has been named the best free-from food for 2013. Manufacturer Bessant & Drury also triumphed in the...