Gluten is frozen out

Dr. Oetker eyes category growth going forward

A sausage roll- with no sausage

Aryzta Food Solutions has become the latest brand to tap into the vegan and free from trend

Free from has broad appeal

Lifestyle adopters push category on OVER the last few years the free-from category has gone mainstream, moving from the fringes and specialist stores to its...
photograph of grapes in a vineyard

Celebrating sustainable success

Drinks brands and hospitality businesses were recognised for their sustainability-focused activities at the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards last month.
Lauren Appleyard 1881 Peebles distillery

Expanding to meet demand

Gin distillery 1881 has appointed a new trainee distiller in response to what the Peebles Hydro Hotel-based business said is growing demand for its spirits.
Winners from 22 companies, from start-ups to century-old bakeries, celebrate their victories at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.

The nation’s finest foods

OOFT! A fiery chilli sauce, made by the tiny Island Girl company in the Borders, is just one of the Scottish products to be...

Polish food grows in UK

DEMAND for Polish food in the UK has been growing at a double-digit rate for a number of years and recorded 15% growth in...

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...
Michael Ballantyne UWA Tequila

Intoxicating new spirits

Scotland's first tequila company has unveiled a new range and a UK distribution deal, as it targets a wider audience.

Government climate guide

THE UK Government has issued guidance for retailers looking to cut their carbon emissions.
shopper in fruit aisle

Health is proving popular

Consumers are increasingly seeking out healthier options according to new research from the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland.
Guylian chocolates

Eco-relaunch

SUSTANABILITY was central to Belgian premium chocolate brand Guylian’s recent relaunch.

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...
Meatsnacks new range

Chewing over changes for 2018

MEATSNACKS Group has been gearing up for the New Year by enhancing the recipe and revamping the packaging of its jerky range
Family eating vegetables

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

Booker’s FareShare record

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