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