Dairy free is flying
The non-dairy drinks category is worth £29 million annually, according to Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats (MCD&T).
Mars acts for Earth
MARS Wrigley has made significant steps in pursuit of its sustainability goals.
Twin-track appeal sees sales grow
THERE are two key consumers for Polish meats, according to speciality supplier Smithfield Foods: Polish-born shoppers who want to buy familiar brands and products,...
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 &...
To a big year and beyond
AS reported in last month’s Scottish Grocer, Scotland Food and Drink chief executive, James Withers, told an audience of Scottish wholesalers that Scotland’s food...
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.
Pies prize guys
THE on-field fare at Kilmarnock Football Club might not have been what fans’ dreams are made of last season, but their half time snack...
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...
Kooky to inspire this Veganuary
Launching just in time for Veganuary, Kooky snacks reckons its exotic ingredients might tempt more consumers to get involved in the event.
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.
Big demand for dairy free
Dairy-free fever is spreading in the UK. Kantar data for the year to 5 September revealed 45% volume sales growth for dairy-free spreads, with the category now valued at £49.6m annually in the UK.
Scotmid secures 10 year green energy deal
Scotmid Co-op stores are set to benefit from a supply of green energy following a deal between five Co-ops and renewable electricity generation firm RWE.
The future for c-stores
Northern Ireland store Spar Mallusk offers retailers a look into the future of convenience with its new self-service food to go technology.
Expansion on the horizon
Nc’nean fundraising reaches £1.7m
Crabbie makes a whisky comeback
Ginger beer brand taps into its historic legacy
Out is in for 2019
Research found that sustainable packaging, gut-friendly foods and sugar-free will feature prominently in 2019
