A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

New operator announced for UK DRS

The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.

Government climate guide

THE UK Government has issued guidance for retailers looking to cut their carbon emissions.
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Plant-based performance

Wall’s highlights growth in meat alternatives
The Old Curiosity gin

Secrets from the herb garden

HERBOLOGIST Hamish Martin has teamed up with Steve Ross to launch a range of gins under the banner of the Old Curiosity Distillery.
Glayva

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...
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.
Andrew McCaffery of Ecoveritas.

A triumph for common sense

Andrew McCaffery, global EPR director at Ecoveritas, responds to the latest DRS advice from the Scottish Government.
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Health really is hitting mark

Figures show shift to low and no
Nevis Bakery, now baking for home and overseas markets.

Climbing worldwide – Nevis Bakery on the rise

RUNNING a food manufacturing business might sometimes feel like having a metaphorical mountain to climb. But if the team at the Nevis Bakery ever...
Guylian chocolates

Eco-relaunch

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

Healthy doesn’t need to be boring

With the focus on public health for much of 2020, consumers have started taking more interest in their personal health, according to Bryan Martins, category manager at Wessanen UK.

Hydration with fruit mixed in

JUICE brand Sunmagic has launched a new range of sparkling juice drinks for children. The Hydra Fizz range contains 50% fruit juice and is made...
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Call to slash food emissions

WRAP has called for food and drink greenhouse gas emissions to be a key priority for COP26.

Chilling savings

TECHNOLOGICAL advances can be exciting and fascinating but it can also take a fair bit of work to keep on top of all a...
Dairy free spread on toast

Free from far more than just a trend

Figures show category still thriving in Scottish stores

Brewer is big in America

Innis & Gunn has been named as the ‘Scottish Brewery of the Year’ at a major international beer competition .