Archie Jess, above right, with Andrew Hemphill, president of Greenock Chamber of Commerce.

For a life in food – Jess recognised at awards ceremony

ARCHIE Jess, the driving force behind the meat processing business the AP Jess Group, has taken the Lifetime Achievement award in the Greenock Chamber...

A taste of the past to make at home

DO you or your customers fancy taking a knife and fork to a ‘Reekin Fat Hen’ or having ‘Mackerel Two Ways’ for tea? You and...
Perkier Tiffin

Perky option for breakfast on the move

PERKIER, the free-from brand created by coeliac Ann Perkins, has added breakfast-on-the go options and snacking treats to its product roster. Perkins estimates that some...
Kellogg's has teamed up with STV and two of Scotland's strongest people, Nicole Ann Bennett and Chris Beetham, to encourage people to sign up to host their own Big Scottish Breakfast.

Kellogg’s backs STV’s Children Appeal pound for pound to fund Scottish breakfast clubs

Kellogg's has teamed up with STV and two of Scotland's strongest people, Nicole Ann Bennett and Chris Beetham, to encourage people to sign up to host their own Big Scottish Breakfast.

Alternative range rolls out

BEL UK has rolled out its first range of plant-based alternatives to cheese with the launch of Nurishh.
Itsu seaweed thins

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.

Hydration with fruit mixed in

JUICE brand Sunmagic has launched a new range of sparkling juice drinks for children. The Hydra Fizz range contains 50% fruit juice and is made...

Big retailer signs up with Tomra

REVERSE vending machine manufacturer Tomra has signed a deal with a “major retailer”, the firm has announced.
People handing out popcorn

Popping up on shelves

A healthier snacking option
Jura

Journey of the highlands and islands

ISLAND malt whisky brand Jura has announced a launch that it is calling the biggest in its history.
Nae Danger sports drink

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...

Scotland by the bottle

LOCH Lomond Group, the company behind Glen’s vodka, has  set out to invigorate its whisky and vodka brands through a period of multimillion pound...
New times for whisky

New times for whisky – Product analysis

IT might be seen as ironic that the most successful Scottish food and drink sector, whisky, isn’t the overwhelming spirit of choice in its...
Changing eating habits have led to the introduction of a wide range of haggis products including vegetarian and ready meal options.

Stock up for supper time

RETAILERS should look beyond the home to community groups who hold Burns Suppers
Tomatin

More virtue in the malts

Tomatin releases the final two expressions in its limited edition series based on natural elements

Back on the box

Despite total biscuit sales being flat, Border Biscuits has reported an 11.4% year-on-year increase in retail value. And it puts that down partly to more...