Health is the driver
Consumers opt for free-from products even when they don’t have allergies
DESPITE the nation’s reputation for having an unhealthy diet, Scots are now spending £29.6m...
Local firms get a helping hand
New route to market for producers
Snacking better
The question of what constitutes a ‘healthy’ snack is a tough one for shoppers as well as retailers
Dairy free is flying
The non-dairy drinks category is worth £29 million annually, according to Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats (MCD&T).
Scotmid ready to go bananas
2014 will see bananas, once again, be one of the major areas of interest in Fairtrade Fortnight. The big selling fruit will take centre...
Saying cheese
SCOTTISH brand McLelland returned with revamped versions of two of its red cheddar cheeses, Mature and Extra Mature, last month. But for now at...
Sustainable future for seashells
Chocolate seashell brand Guylian has undergone a relaunch, comprising a sustainability-focused packaging overhaul and a new recipe.
Ask the Expert – Danfoss
Gareth Ash, marketing communications manager at Danfoss, offers retailers insights and solutions to help make their stores more sustainable.
The great vegan bake off is here
Bakers have a new free from alternative to choose from, following the launch of Vitalite’s new dairy free vegan baking block.
On a health kick
There’s a ways to go but Scotland’s national diet is evolving, and firms reckon this creates a chance for retailers to get ahead by adapting their offer
Big retailer signs up with Tomra
REVERSE vending machine manufacturer Tomra has signed a deal with a “major retailer”, the firm has announced.
Master of its own destiny
MALT whisky brand Glenfiddich is celebrating its 126th birthday with a global advertising push that celebrates the brand’s many years of family-owned independence.
The strapline,...
Barr predicts bumper sales
IRN-Bru manufacturer AG Barr is going all out to capitalise on the events of the coming year.
“Glasgow 2014 will focus worldwide attention on...
No added sugar arrives
Yogurt brand Yoplait has launched a new no added sugar product: Yoplait Zero.
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...
Success for water brand
Highland Spring tops plain water rankings
