Violife tex mex cheese

Vegan NPD blitz

Vegan alternative brand Violife has been firing on all cylinders when it comes to NPD, with the launch of three new dairy-free cheese SKUs and an alternative cream product.

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...
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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...
Calypso Soft Drinks, Fairtrade,

Supporting change

CALYPSO Soft Drinks has redesigned its Fairtrade Pure Juice range. The new design appears across the range including apple juice and orange juice in 500ml...

Rising fortunes

Irish free-from bakery brand BFree is looking to expand its distribution channels further after securing new listings with Waitrose. The supermarket will be the first...
Haggis Bites from McKechnie Jess, which also produces Haggis Lasagne, Haggis Pakora and Spicy Haggis Dippers

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...
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Spuds going strong

SCOTTISH produce is having a great year according to Scottish spud specialist Albert Bartlett

Spar trials H&B

HEALTH foods, vitamins and protein powders could be heading into the convenience channel if a new trial by Spar leads to a wider roll-out. The...
Emma Foster Mackie's crisps

Back to work and making a difference

After a two-year career break, Emma Foster returned to Mackie’s Crisps with dramatic results.

Hydration with fruit mixed in

JUICE brand Sunmagic has launched a new range of sparkling juice drinks for children. The Hydra Fizz range contains 50% fruit juice and is made...

MacB gets makeover

Aberdeenshire-based water brand MacB will have a new look from May .
Smokehead cans

Mixing it with malt in a can

Malt whisky in a can is the latest product from Islay firm Smokehead.
Mars Chocolate & Drinks vegan dairy free drinks

Dairy free is flying

The non-dairy drinks category is worth £29 million annually, according to Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats (MCD&T).
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More info please – Animal welfare concern

ANIMAL welfare is a growing consumer issue, with a new study showing that eight out of 10 UK shoppers want labels which clearly show...

Shake-up for shortbread

WALKERS Shortbread has launched three new gluten-free products. Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread, Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread and Gluten Free Ginger & Lemon Shortbread...

Hebridean baker Stag has launched a Scottish Smoked Oatcakes range

A spokesperson said: “Only the finest ingredients go into making Stag’s biscuits. “Continuing the policy to develop products with provenance, Stag has partnered with...