Health focus for porridge brand
THIS year will see Scottish porridge brand Hamlyns shine a spotlight on its health credentials
Stock Scottish to secure sales
SF&D chief exec James Withers urges c-stores to get behind local .
Farmer’s call for action
CLIPPER Teas has pledged to support Fairtrade farmers ahead of COP26.
A sweet gin treat
LOCH Lomond Group has launched a gift set for its Ben Lomond Gin brand just in time for spring.
Lager fans get magic number
As part of its If You Know, You Know campaign, Innis & Gunn set up a secret WhatsApp Lager Line this summer.
“Be nice” customers are told ahead of ShopKind Week
The Scottish Retail Consortium has enlisted the support of MSPs to mark the start of ShopKind Week (June 30th-July 6th), asking for shoppers to...
How to win at wine o’clock
NEW world wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is going all out for summer sales in the £6-8 price range. It says that’s the...
Vegan confectionery helps growth
Vegan can be sweet. That’s the view of sugar confectionery manufacturer Swizzels.
Going global in the beer chiller
Adventurous beer shoppers are improving the fortunes of international imports, according to sales data provided by Global Brands.
Have your lentil cake and eat it
WESSANEN UK has launched a new lentil-based rice and corn cake under its Kallo natural food brand.
Aberdeenshire-based brewery makes big climate commitment
While many businesses continue to pursue carbon neutrality, BrewDog has committed to operating as a ‘carbon negative’ business
Super bowl challenges
WHAT’S on the typical c-store’s breakfast cereal shelves? Chances are you’ll see a number of the big brand cereals, perhaps in price-marked packs. But...
Quality that’s close to home
SF&D fortnight has a local focus for 2020
Brewing up a positive future
A new brewing apprenticeship is set to encourage young people in Scotland to join the industry.
Lemon promise
ICE cream specialist Mackie’s of Scotland is promising treat lovers a taste of the sun in coming months, regardless of the Scottish weather.
The firm...
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




































