glass-drs

Fees for DRS producers reduced

Circularity Scotland has confirmed that the forecast producer fees for Scotland’s deposit return scheme have been reduced.

The American bream

A group of Scottish seafood companies showcased their products at an exhibition drawing more than 22,000 seafood professionals .
SEPA chief executive Terry A’Hearn and C&C Group engineer manager Martin Doogan

Spending big on a brighter future

The brewing giant behind Scotland’s most popular lager plans to invest an eight figure sum on projects that will improve sustainability in the years ahead
Torridon chef Paul Green with BBQ Scotch Beef skewers

Barbecue plan to beat midges

If you have beef with the midges, Scotch Beef might just have the solution for you.
Winners from 22 companies, from start-ups to century-old bakeries, celebrate their victories at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.

The nation’s finest foods

OOFT! A fiery chilli sauce, made by the tiny Island Girl company in the Borders, is just one of the Scottish products to be...
Green Tourism

Top tips for a green life

GREEN Tourism, the sustainable tourism certification programme, has produced a list of top tips for convenience retailers who want to make their businesses more...
Paterson’s versatile shortbread range

No slowing up for shortbread

WHEN it comes to Caledonian confectionery, it doesn’t get much more Scottish than shortbread.
shopper in fruit aisle

Health is proving popular

Consumers are increasingly seeking out healthier options according to new research from the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland.
Brand owners haven’t been slow to embrace all things free from in recent years.

Time to ‘free’ up shelf space

Producers confident of growth
Guylian chocolates

Eco-relaunch

SUSTANABILITY was central to Belgian premium chocolate brand Guylian’s recent relaunch.
Lees, teacake,

New teacake

AS the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony showed, there is nothing more Scottish than a teacake. Lees’ new Jaffa Teacakes might not be entirely traditonal...

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...
Border Biscuits

Customers asked to create a birthday flavour

LANARK-based Border Biscuits is celebrating its 30th birthday by inviting customers to suggest a new flavour in the Big Baking BonanzaIt’s the second time...

On your bike

ALCOHOL-free wine brand Eisberg has become the official wine partner for the Tour of Britain cycle race. As part of the three-year agreement Eisberg will...

Powering up the everyday choice

FAIRTRADE Foundation is encouraging shoppers to ask UK retailers to switch to Fairtrade in a stock challenge during Fairtrade Fortnight 23 February – 8...

TV push for German biscuit brand

German biscuit brand Bahlsen Choco Leibniz will be appearing on TV screens over the next few weeks to promote its new packaging design