The sweetest things – Traditional Scottish confectionery
SCOTLAND’s famous sweet tooth has, traditionally, been served by well-loved local confectionery suppliers.
And in a world of global confectionery brands there are still companies...
The future for c-stores
Northern Ireland store Spar Mallusk offers retailers a look into the future of convenience with its new self-service food to go technology.
The growth of the craft
MAINSTREAM lagers might still provide the biggest beer sales in the off-trade but other parts of the business especially craft beers are very exciting.
In...
Big push for healthy living
The Healthy Living Programme is rolling out a raft of new resources for retailers this autumn.
Free for breakfast
MOMA has launched its first product that is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan friendly.
Coconut and Chia Porridge Pot is made from a blend of jumbo...
A slice of the market
Allied Bakeries has entered the free-from category with the launch of two new products from its seeded-loaf range Burgen.
Burgen Soya & Linseed 500g and Burgen...
Discounter makes its ethical mark
THE Fairtrade scheme is, essentially, an accreditation system. To carry the Fairtrade mark products must meet a series of standards through their production and...
Diverse drinks demand
THE UK is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, says James Logan, commercial director at Refresco UK.
And he says that...
Pies prize guys
THE on-field fare at Kilmarnock Football Club might not have been what fans’ dreams are made of last season, but their half time snack...
On your bike
ALCOHOL-free wine brand Eisberg has become the official wine partner for the Tour of Britain cycle race.
As part of the three-year agreement Eisberg will...
Graham’s in the top spot
SCOTTISH dairy brand Graham’s has become the top-selling take-home block butter in the country.
The firm says Kantar Worldpanel research for the...
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%...
Take on waste with new tech
Gander looking to offer shoppers bargains while reducing food waste for retailers
Don’t suffer in silence
THE ACS has been reminding retailers that they can seek mental health support from industry charity GroceryAid
Edinburgh brewery crafts gluten-free
Bellfield Brewery, an entirely gluten-free craft brewery based in Edinburgh, has launched its first two beers.
IPA Lawless Village, named after the area of Portobello...
Tomra aims to make the most of extra time
Reverse vending machine firm Tomra aims to make the most of the extension to the DRS deadline by encouraging retailers to prepare well in advance.
