Pairing with the gardens

TAYLORS of Harrogate is expanding its green tea line-up with the arrival of a new blend. The firm says its new Green Tea & Delicate...

How to win at wine o’clock

NEW world wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is going all out for summer sales in the £6-8 price range. It says that’s the...

The special one

ORKNEY Cheddar has joined Parma ham and Cornish pasties in gaining PGI status, meaning that it can only be produced in the specific region...

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.

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...

Provenance key for dairy farmers

ROBERT Graham, managing director at Graham’s The Family Dairy, has highlighted the importance of Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight and how brands and consumers...
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Spuds going strong

SCOTTISH produce is having a great year according to Scottish spud specialist Albert Bartlett
Mrs Tilly's family

Meet the Maker: Blair Paterson, Mrs Tilly’s

Success is a family affair for confectionery brand
The bottles made using hydrogen gas as the main energy source for the glass furnace.

Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi

Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.

Diverse drinks demand

THE UK is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, says James Logan, commercial director at Refresco UK. And he says that...
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AG Barr goes for renewable

Factories to be powered by wind farms
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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

From farm to fork prevails

Organic is in the ascendancy LOCAL brands chime with customers for a number of reasons and the idyllic vision of wholesome produce is certainly one...

Experimental dram is a hit

THE firm behind Glenfiddich has tasted early success for its recently launched The Experimental Series of whiskies, securing listings throughout the UK, it says. Launched...
plant based babybels

Growth for snacks

Appetites for plant-based diets have been growing lately, giving retailers the perfect opportunity to reflect this in stores.

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...