Expanding to meet demand
Gin distillery 1881 has appointed a new trainee distiller in response to what the Peebles Hydro Hotel-based business said is growing demand for its spirits.
Hip new Scotch
WHISKY has been made in St Andrews for the first time in 160 years and the distiller is introducing its limited edition range to the market
Whisky visitors galore
Reporting a record 1.7m visitors to centres in 2016, the SWA has predicting another boom season for 2018.
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...
Shock of the new – Haggis for all seasons
Stags and spice give haggis producers food for thought
HAGGIS is closely linked to the annual Burns Night shindigs, but manufacturers are looking to promote...
Agreement in time for COP
TENNENT’S has signed a Sustainable Growth Agreement with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in time for COP 26.
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...
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...
Quorn relaunches with a new look to change perceptions about meat-free products
New branding extols ‘high protein with no artificial ingredients’ as the meat-free brand capitalises on consumers moving to a healthier diet.
A convenient climate truth
OVER one third of consumers believe that shopping at convenience stores is better for the environment, according to a new report from TWC.
Meat free January
January is the perfect time to introduce a chilled and frozen meat-free brand
More free choice
GLUTEN-free biscuit brand Prewett’s has added milk-free, all-butter and individually wrapped chocolate biscuit ranges to its portfolio.
David Wood, business director of brand owner Northumbrian...
Fast flowing water
WATER is the fastest growing soft drink category in the UK according to Highland Spring. Quoting figures from Zenith International, it says it is...
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.
Sweetening the celebrations
In time to join in the national celebration of local produce and products during the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, shortbread brand Paterson’s is launching its new premium range in September.
Secrets from the herb garden
HERBOLOGIST Hamish Martin has teamed up with Steve Ross to launch a range of gins under the banner of the Old Curiosity Distillery.








































