Tomra aims to make the most of extra time
Reverse vending machine firm Tomra aims to make the most of the extension to the DRS deadline by encouraging retailers to prepare well in advance.
First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.
AG Barr goes for renewable
Factories to be powered by wind farms
A citrus twist for Haig Club
DAVID Beckham is back on the whisky trail with the launch of a new expression of single grain Scotch brand Haig Club.
Government climate guide
THE UK Government has issued guidance for retailers looking to cut their carbon emissions.
The seeds of change
National potato supplier Branston has stepped up a gear in pursuit of its net zero by 2030 goal.
Spending big on gluten free
EDINBURGH-based oatcake and biscuit manufacturer Nairn’s Oatcakes has made a seven figure commitment to the free-from category in the shape of a new gluten-free...
Glam Glayva
WHISKY liqueur Glayva has a new-look embossed bottle, desgined to highlight the flavours present in the drink.
The label has been modernised and the closure...
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...
Snacking better
The question of what constitutes a ‘healthy’ snack is a tough one for shoppers as well as retailers
Symbol of partnership
Fascia pioneer Spar to use fortnight event to highlight its work with regional food and drink suppliers.
SCOTTISH Food and Drink Fortnight (SFDF) will be...
Power of the Bard
THE institution of the Burns Supper, now an annual celebration of the works of Scotland’s – and one of the world’s – great poets,...
Food and drink year in the making
WE are now at the halfway point in Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink which set out to promote the country’s natural larder.
Scotland Food...
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.
Scottish water is making big waves
Love of local good for bottled water brands
BOTTLED water is big business for Scottish convenience retailers, and with the heavens opening on an almost...
An enormous opportunity
SF&D’s Lucy Husband reckons Scotland means quality .




































