First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.
To a big year and beyond
AS reported in last month’s Scottish Grocer, Scotland Food and Drink chief executive, James Withers, told an audience of Scottish wholesalers that Scotland’s food...
Health focus for porridge brand
THIS year will see Scottish porridge brand Hamlyns shine a spotlight on its health credentials
Industry experts welcome DRS grant support
DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
Packaging up the globe
FOREIGN travel, world cuisine and simple curiosity encourage interest in beers from around the world and UK distributors are continuing to develop a series...
Nakd claims it’s dressing up the category
REFERRING to a Mintel snacking report, Nakd says 40% of consumers are switching to healthier snacks.
It also reports that with sales amounting to £31m...
Better options for the planet
CONSUMERS across the globe are increasingly expressing their desire for products with less plastic packaging, according to data from Kantar.
Brand Scotland is a powerful force
CIM Scotland vice chair Ewan Anderson discusses the sales-driving effect that provenance has on Scottish consumers
Intoxicating new spirits
Scotland's first tequila company has unveiled a new range and a UK distribution deal, as it targets a wider audience.
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%...
Positive steps with tea farms
FAIRTRADE Fortnight saw Clipper Teas and the Fairtrade Foundation team up to celebrate the benefits of sustainable tea farming.
Scottish food and drink fortnight
Scottish food and drink has been highlighted as a potential powerhouse industrial sector for the nation’s future. Next month we all have a chance...
Multiples step up their environmental activity in bid to cut plastic waste
For decades, environmental campaigners have argued that sustainability is essential to our future health, wealth and happiness; it seems like the supermarkets are waking up to that reality too
Mars acts for Earth
MARS Wrigley has made significant steps in pursuit of its sustainability goals.
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.
Euro growth
POLISH shoppers looking for a taste of home and British shoppers looking for new flavours helped grow the world foods category in the UK...
