Tonnes of plastic gone
ASTON Manor Cider has been rolling out new packs made from 100% recycled plastic while removing plastic rings from its entire can range.
No more landfill
HAGGIS producer Macsween has changed its manufacturing process so that no waste products are sent to landfill.
Earlier this year the company was recycling 90%...
Post-Games Brus
SOFT drinks giant AG Barr’s support of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has helped retailers capitalise on consumers’ excitement, according to head of marketing...
Dairy-free diets here to stay according to Flora brand owner Upfield
It’s more than a flash in the pan
Going bananas for Fairtrade?
COCOA, sugar and bananas are the star performers in a Fairtrade sector which its supporters say appears to be recession-proof. Estimated Fairtrade sales...
Creating a working DRS from scratch
The Scottish Government is seeking applications for a scheme administrator for the forthcoming deposit return scheme (DRS)
Taking a walk on the light side
DAIRY brand Clover has launched a reformulated Clover Light Spread that contains no artificial ingredients
Top food firm enters new era
IF 2013 was a great year for Falkirk-based meat products producer Malcolm Allan, 2014 is likely to turn out to be important to the...
For a life in food – Jess recognised at awards ceremony
ARCHIE Jess, the driving force behind the meat processing business the AP Jess Group, has taken the Lifetime Achievement award in the Greenock Chamber...
Health direction a voluntary road
May is shaping up to be an important month for the future of food policy and marketing guidelines. The Scottish Food and Drink Federation’s...
Old favourite going strong
Porridge enjoying healthy sales
Investment is paying off
CONFECTIONERY producer Lees of Scotland is looking to take some major strides in 2020, having spent big on infrastructure last year
Farmer’s call for action
CLIPPER Teas has pledged to support Fairtrade farmers ahead of COP26.
Ready, steady, go Glasgow
SOFT drinks brand AG Barr says it’s leading the charge for Scottish products in the run-up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Its bottled water...
Sunshine on fleet for Tesco HGVs
TESCO has launch a solar-powered trailer initiative that is expected to save 2,000 litres of diesel per year.
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
