Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
Summer fresh – Sales heating up for Scotty Brand
AWARD-winning Scottish soft fruit supplier Scotty Brand is feeling the full effects of the scorching weather we’ve had for part of the summer.
Its strawberries...
Costcutter pushes healthy food
AS more and more of us begin to follow a healthy diet, it spells good news for retailers.
Waste not…
SCOTTISH businesses can find out how to cut waste and save money by accessing a free package of support being rolled out this summer...
Taking beer all the way to the top
Scotland’s favourite lager brand, Tennent’s, takes the top spot for the first time
Don’t suffer in silence
THE ACS has been reminding retailers that they can seek mental health support from industry charity GroceryAid
Getting off to a dry start
ALONG with taking down the decorations, cutting down on alcohol consumption is a post-Christmas tradition
Positive steps with tea farms
FAIRTRADE Fortnight saw Clipper Teas and the Fairtrade Foundation team up to celebrate the benefits of sustainable tea farming.
All bar none
TREK, the wholefood energy bar and flapjack range from Natural Balance Foods, is being marketed to health-conscious men as part of a campaign running...
Bringing free from into focus
With gluten-free variants now available for everything from breakfast cereal to beer it’s time retailers switch on to the free-from opportunity with cakes.
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...
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...
Shorter pack saves paper
PREMIER Foods is doing its bit to reduce packaging waste with the launch of Bisto in a new, shorter tub.
International praise for island drams
Scotch whisky has won big at an awards ceremony in Singapore.
Glam Glayva
WHISKY liqueur Glayva has a new-look embossed bottle, desgined to highlight the flavours present in the drink.
The label has been modernised and the closure...
Growing better snacking habits
When consumer tastes change, producers are quick to create new products that satisfy demand.
