2014

Kicking off Scotland’s big year

FOR many Scots 2014 was always going to be a big year. The 700th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn occurs in June and there’s...

Telmont invests in planet saving bottles

Champagne House Maison Telmont has broken with tradition through its innovative climate-positive use of transition glass for its bottles in a new project.

Nakd claims it’s dressing up the category

REFERRING to a Mintel snacking report, Nakd  says 40% of consumers are switching to healthier snacks. It also reports that with sales amounting to £31m...
Inver House Distillers

Inver House backs marine conservation

THE firm behind Scotch Whisky brands such as Old Pulteney, Ancnoc and Balblair has entered into a new partnership aimed at protecting ocean ecosystems.

Brewer is big in America

Innis & Gunn has been named as the ‘Scottish Brewery of the Year’ at a major international beer competition .
Highland cow

Health at the heart of QMS campaign

QUALITY Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a new marketing campaign with health and wellbeing at its heart.
New Border Biscuits team

Big moves for Border

BORDER Biscuits has been on a recruitment drive, as the Lanark-based firm eyes further growth.

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.

Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse

DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
RR Spink and Sons

Trout gets its freedom

ARBROATH fish company, RR Spink and Sons, has launched what it claims is the first Freedom Food-standard smoked trout. The brand has also scooped...

Committed to making change

SUSTAINABILITY matters; it matters to the environment, but also increasingly to beer drinkers.

C-stores see waters rise

AS consumers become increasingly concerned about making  healthy choices they need to be educated on the benefits of hydrating with plain bottled water, according...
Ella Mills new oat bar range

Blogging into the stores

INTERNET culinary sensation Ella Mills has launched a new oat bar range under her Deliciously Ella brand.
Glayva

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...
BENEFIT DARK CHOCOLATE

Health on the brain

FAMILY-owned British firm Lovely Fodder Ltd has launched a new range of chocolate with more than a few health claims

Stock Scottish to secure sales

SF&D chief exec James Withers urges c-stores to get behind local .