2014

Kicking off Scotland’s big year

FOR many Scots 2014 was always going to be a big year. The 700th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn occurs in June and there’s...

Government climate guide

THE UK Government has issued guidance for retailers looking to cut their carbon emissions.

Old pics inspire new packaging

Sutherlands of Portsoy has launched its new look brand, which it says honours the heritage of the ‘Finest Fish for Five Generations’. The packaging bears...
Dale McQueen

French connection

CALLANDER-based McQueen Gin has joined forces with French spirits importer Bogdan & Bertrand Company (BBC) Spirits to grow its presence in Europe.
Lucozade Ribena Suntory growing for good

Drive to do good for all of society

As part of the Suntory Growing For Good project, Lucozade Ribena Suntory is taking steps to drive sustainability.

New fish cakes take the Crown

SEAFOOD brand Ocean Crown has launched what it claims are the first gluten and wheat-free fish cakes. The fish cakes are available in traditional fish...
Weetabix On the Go

A drink to your health

Weetabix Food Company has expanded its Weetabix On The Go range with the launch of Weetabix On The Go Plus Immune Support.
Hamlyns Oatmeal

A dinky little oatmeal pack

Scottish porridge brand Hamlyns has extended its range with the launch of a new pack format that could fit neatly into home baking.
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Flavours drive Greek growth

FAGE UK, the firm behind Greek yogurt brand Total, says the Greek and Greek Style yogurt category has been performing extremely well over the...
Grant's haggis

Grant’s will ‘gie her a haggis’

Tinned food brand Grant’s is on a mission to make sure no one misses out on their Burns Suppers this year.
Asda no fruit veg bags trial

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
Mara Seaweed flakes

Scots producer is worth its salt

A Scottish seaweed brand has been selected to join Tesco’s Incubator programme which has supported a number of successful brands since its launch in 2017.

Spar trials H&B

HEALTH foods, vitamins and protein powders could be heading into the convenience channel if a new trial by Spar leads to a wider roll-out. The...

Gluten is frozen out

Dr. Oetker eyes category growth going forward

Free… and all in the best possible taste

AS free-from foods join the mainstream, the demand for great-tasting and high-quality products is increasing. That’s the word from gluten-free product baker Kent &...

Health drive shifts gear

SGF programme eyes more categories