Galloway cheese pack

Galloway is back on the TV

LACTALIS UK & Ireland is putting the spotlight on its Scottish cheddar brand Galloway with the launch of a TV campaign.

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:...

Free… and all in the best possible taste

AS free-from foods join the mainstream, the demand for great-tasting and high-quality products is increasing. That’s the word from gluten-free product baker Kent &...

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...
Marking September’s Craft Beer Rising, left to right: Matt Johnson, Pilot Brewery, Leith; Pat Jones, also Pilot; Alessandra Confessore, Drygate Brewing Co, Glasgow; Graeme Martin, Tempest Brew Co, Kelso; Peter Stuart, Thistly Cross Cider, Dunbar.

City to host the craft

GLASGOW’S new Drygate brewery is hosting the Craft Beer Rising festival at its city headquarters next month, the first time the event has been...
Dr Oetker lactose free pizza

Mamma mia! Lactose free

Ristorante Pizza Mozzarella is topped with lactose-free mozzarella and Edam cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, basil and Ristorante’s signature tomato sauce

The seeds of change

National potato supplier Branston has stepped up a gear in pursuit of its net zero by 2030 goal.
RVM Systems

RVM firm teams up with SGF

REVERSE vending machine firm RVM Systems Ltd has joined the Scottish Grocers’ Federation – as Scotland’s c-store retailers prepare for the rollout of DRS in Scotland next year.
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A spirited discussion

Neil Boyd, UK managing director at Edinburgh Gin sees opportunities in convenience stores
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Big spend pays off for biscuit firm

Independent biscuit maker Border Biscuits has invested £1m in its Lanark manufacturing plant
New healthier options

Healthy doesn’t need to be boring

With the focus on public health for much of 2020, consumers have started taking more interest in their personal health, according to Bryan Martins, category manager at Wessanen UK.
Quorn convenience core range

Healthy protein healthy planet

THE increased popularity of meat free products will be no surprise to retailers who have been watching category trends in chilled and frozen.

Investing for a new mix

COCA-COLA European Partners is spending £30m in five years to reformulate existing drinks and introduce new products to meet demand for lower and no-sugar...

Ask the Expert – Danfoss

Gareth Ash, marketing communications manager at Danfoss, offers retailers insights and solutions to help make their stores more sustainable.
Welby Breakfast Club

KeyStore backs health trial

The Healthy Living Programme has joined forces with KeyStore for the launch of a new scheme aimed at encouraging children to make healthier choices.
Kantar Worldpanel business unit director Mark Thomson

What do we know about Scotland?

Scotland has a distinct grocery and convenience store scene. In home-produced items and other products we have our own preferences and we spend more...