Time to act is fast approaching
ENVIPCO has been working with Scottish retailers for a number of years now – but the real busy period is coming soon as the deposit return live date approaches.
Journey of the highlands and islands
ISLAND malt whisky brand Jura has announced a launch that it is calling the biggest in its history.
Less plastic, still fantastic
Lanark-based Border Biscuits has removed 90% of the plastic from its packaging in a bid to improve its environmental credentials.
Big demand for dairy free
Dairy-free fever is spreading in the UK. Kantar data for the year to 5 September revealed 45% volume sales growth for dairy-free spreads, with the category now valued at £49.6m annually in the UK.
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.
Clan gathers new listings
Supermarket adds ales from nine Scottish brewery independents
THE team that helped drive an £850,000 supermarket deal for some of Scotland’s craft breweries is planning...
Free-from crisps on the rise
Launched in 2014, Ten Acre’s range of free-from crisps is now available in 10 flavours
Tea to do good
Euro Food Brands talks up the sustainability credentials of its Yogi Tea brand; from the packaging it uses, right down to its ingredients.
Time to ‘free’ up shelf space
Producers confident of growth
Crabbie makes a whisky comeback
Ginger beer brand taps into its historic legacy
Graham’s gears up for Scottish food fortnight
Carol Graham, marketing director at Graham’s, said she believes that the fortnight is a “fantastic” chance to celebrate the range of produce made across the country .
More info please – Animal welfare concern
ANIMAL welfare is a growing consumer issue, with a new study showing that eight out of 10 UK shoppers want labels which clearly show...
Ice cream is going green
UNILEVER has ditched plastic in exchange for paper tubs across its Carte D’or ice cream range
It’s a big year for Lees of Scotland
A lot has changed since John Justice Lees, the son of a grocer, set up his confectionery business in Coatbridge in 1931
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.
Positive steps with tea farms
FAIRTRADE Fortnight saw Clipper Teas and the Fairtrade Foundation team up to celebrate the benefits of sustainable tea farming.
