Sprouting support

Potato manufacturer McCain makes a multimillion pledge to support UK farmers to combat further environmental challenges.
Pure vegan cheese

Alternative choices for the display

Showing off your vegan credentials can help sales, says dairy-free alternative brand Pure.

Consider a solar solution

MUCH has been written in recent years about the great returns on investment retailers can make by replacing their old chillers with new energy-efficient...
Guylian seashells

Sustainable future for seashells

Chocolate seashell brand Guylian has undergone a relaunch, comprising a sustainability-focused packaging overhaul and a new recipe.

RTD lactose-free coffee rolling out

HIGH street coffee brand Starbucks has reformulated its ready-to-drink Chilled Classic Skinny Latte, making the flavour suitable for consumers with a lactose intolerance. The reformulated...

Eco focus in Glasgow

New store ‘Neighbourhood’ offers grocery staples ranging from flour and grains to body care and home cleaning products – without plastic packaging

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. In...

Beefing up Scotland’s reputation

A £500,000 campaign to promote Scottish beef has been launched by Quality Meat Scotland .
Perkier Tiffin

Perky option for breakfast on the move

PERKIER, the free-from brand created by coeliac Ann Perkins, has added breakfast-on-the go options and snacking treats to its product roster. Perkins estimates that some...
New healthier options

Healthy doesn’t need to be boring

With the focus on public health for much of 2020, consumers have started taking more interest in their personal health, according to Bryan Martins, category manager at Wessanen UK.
Simon Hannah, left, chief executive at JW Filshill stands inside the wholesaler's depot with Keith Geddes, right, chief financial and operating officer at Filshill.

Filshill pledges to ramp up sustainability in 150th year

Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has renewed its promise to prioritise sustainability moving forward after the firm picked up two awards for its achievements.

TV push for German biscuit brand

German biscuit brand Bahlsen Choco Leibniz will be appearing on TV screens over the next few weeks to promote its new packaging design

Sugar cut as drinks go low

New juice-based lines aim at the health-conscious SOFT drinks and even fruit juices have come under pressure from activists expressing concern on sugar consumption recently. But...
fairtrade

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...

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.
Green Tourism

Top tips for a green life

GREEN Tourism, the sustainable tourism certification programme, has produced a list of top tips for convenience retailers who want to make their businesses more...