Quiche checks in – New gluten-free frozen product
WHEN consumer research identified quiche as the product most people wanted to see in a gluten-free format, manufacturer DS gluten-free made its move.
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Free from sugar but full of opportunities
Sugar-free soft drinks are performing well in Scotland, with growth continuing at pace
Passion for the national drink
Glenfiddich’s Mark Thomson talks Scotch
Scottish brands 2017: a year of evolution
AS 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the food and non-alcoholic drink industry in Scotland over the past year
Ice cream is going green
UNILEVER has ditched plastic in exchange for paper tubs across its Carte D’or ice cream range
Investing for a new mix
COCA-COLA European Partners is spending £30m in five years to reformulate existing drinks and introduce new products to meet demand for lower and no-sugar...
Beefing up Scotland’s reputation
A £500,000 campaign to promote Scottish beef has been launched by Quality Meat Scotland .
Something in the water
HEALTHY choice buying has played a big part in the water category rising by £148m in the past two years, says Barr Soft Drinks.
Fighting poverty by cutting waste
FOOD waste and poverty focused charity FareShare has stepped up its redistribution activities, after securing a new grant from the Scottish Government.
Spuds going strong
SCOTTISH produce is having a great year according to Scottish spud specialist Albert Bartlett
A taste of the Caribbean
CARIBBEAN foods are showing 15% year-on-year growth, fuelled in part by the increase in the number of people visiting the area, says specialist firm...
The growth of the craft
MAINSTREAM lagers might still provide the biggest beer sales in the off-trade but other parts of the business especially craft beers are very exciting.
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A warm welcome for the latest guidance
The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.
Old pics inspire new packaging
Sutherlands of Portsoy has launched its new look brand, which it says honours the heritage of the ‘Finest Fish for Five Generations’.
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No slowing up for shortbread
WHEN it comes to Caledonian confectionery, it doesn’t get much more Scottish than shortbread.
Scooping a sustainable prize
MACKIE’s of Scotland has launched an on-pack promotion that shines a spotlight on its sustainability activities.
