Raising a glass to the Amazon

A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
The Famous Grouse

Grouse toasts famous year

LATE last year Maxxium UK, which markets The Famous Grouse in the UK, said the previous 12 months has been the brand’s biggest year...

Booker’s FareShare record

Leading wholesaler Booker achieves a new milestone in its food redistribution work through deal with surplus food charity FareShare.
Fairer trade?

Fairer trade? Firm mad on Madagascar

MADECASSE, the Madagascan ‘fair for life’ chocolate brand, is pushing its four flavoured bars to independent stores. Arabica Coffee, Cinnamon and Sakay, Sea Salt and...

Pots of demand

Scottish dairy brand Rowan Glen has launched two new ranges of high-protein yogurts that feature zero added sugar. Commercial manager Donny Gillies said: “The Pots of...

Lighter start to the day

Weetabix Food Company has expanded its Alpen cereal bar range, offering consumers a lighter way to start their day
Railway worker

Co-op launches City & Guilds apprenticeship scheme for ex-prisoners

THE Co-op is to support the first Prisoner Apprenticeship programme to address rail skill shortages and reduce reoffending, in a partnership with the City & Guilds.
Brynmor flapjack range

Tasty bites with ‘no nasties’

WELSH flapjack producer Brynmor is eyeing growth for its portfolio of snack bars – positioning the brand as a nutritious and flavoursome option that is made with “no nasties”.
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.

Taking a healthy bite

Scottish cake producer Lomond reckons there’s big consumer demand for healthier options, even in the snack category. A spokesman for the firm said there is...

Authentic delight from Turkey

AS a result of consumers travelling more, they have become more adventurous with food and drink, says Zeynap Turudi of Truede. That, she says, means...
SFD's new handbook offers some key insights into the journey towards net zero.

A handy guide to eco advice

Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.
solar power farm

Scooping a sustainable prize

MACKIE’s of Scotland has launched an on-pack promotion that shines a spotlight on its sustainability activities.
Rustlers vegetarian burger

Rustle up a burger for the vegetarians

NPD aimed squarely at younger consumers
Abernethy whisky

Whisky brand for the birds

BIODIVERSITY and the preservation of Scotland’s landscapes are behind a partnership between The Famous Grouse and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
Ben Lomond Gin gift pack

A sweet gin treat

LOCH Lomond Group has launched a gift set for its Ben Lomond Gin brand just in time for spring.