“Take notice” of demand for healthier soft drinks
VIMTO has urged retailers to act on what it sees as growing demand for healthier soft drinks this summer.
Ed Jones, senior customer marketing manager...
Going bananas for Fairtrade?
COCOA, sugar and bananas are the star performers in a Fairtrade sector which its supporters say appears to be recession-proof. Estimated Fairtrade sales...
Co-op launches City & Guilds apprenticeship scheme for ex-prisoners
THE Co-op is to support the first Prisoner Apprenticeship programme to address rail skill shortages and reduce reoffending, in a partnership with the City & Guilds.
Building for the future
HAVING jumped a place from number eight to seventh in our Top 50 Scottish take-home brands last year, Stirlingshire-based Graham’s The Family Dairy has...
Fees for DRS producers reduced
Circularity Scotland has confirmed that the forecast producer fees for Scotland’s deposit return scheme have been reduced.
Fair Trade nation set for festival fortnight
THIS month sees the return of Fairtrade Fortnight and retailers are being encouraged to go bananas ... and tea ... and coffee ... and...
Eco-activity is racing ahead
Suntory drives change across brands
Under-100 range rolling out
Portion control is at the heart of the latest launch from Burton’s Biscuit Company.
Getting off to a dry start
ALONG with taking down the decorations, cutting down on alcohol consumption is a post-Christmas tradition
Brands stress choice
COMPANIES and brands throughout food and drink have been working to produce products that give options to consumers who want to choose items with,...
Guidance updated
THE latest edition of the SGF Healthy Living Programme – Guidance for Promoting Produce is available online at the Scottish Grocers Federation website.
The programme...
Some healthy opportunities
Plenty of occasions for guilt-free snacks
Putting up cash for the planet
Britvic is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to sustainability targets.
Stepping up advice
Meat free brand, Quorn has launched a campaign to help consumers make informed choices about sustainable food.
Aberdeenshire-based brewery makes big climate commitment
While many businesses continue to pursue carbon neutrality, BrewDog has committed to operating as a ‘carbon negative’ business
Building from the ground up
Chocolate brand Ritter Sport has made a major sustainability commitment, pledging to use paper packaging across its entire portfolio by 2025
