Putting shops centre stage
WITH Scottish general and local elections just months away, Scotland’s convenience industry representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation has taken its message about the...
Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
Hip new Scotch
WHISKY has been made in St Andrews for the first time in 160 years and the distiller is introducing its limited edition range to the market
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.
Guidance updated
THE latest edition of the SGF Healthy Living Programme – Guidance for Promoting Produce is available online at the Scottish Grocers Federation website.
The programme...
New teacake
AS the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony showed, there is nothing more Scottish than a teacake.
Lees’ new Jaffa Teacakes might not be entirely traditonal...
Shock of the new – Haggis for all seasons
Stags and spice give haggis producers food for thought
HAGGIS is closely linked to the annual Burns Night shindigs, but manufacturers are looking to promote...
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.
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
Provenance pushes profits
Hamlyns thinks retailers should do more to promote Scottish produce .
Taking beer all the way to the top
Scotland’s favourite lager brand, Tennent’s, takes the top spot for the first time
Local firms get a helping hand
New route to market for producers
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...
All bar none
TREK, the wholefood energy bar and flapjack range from Natural Balance Foods, is being marketed to health-conscious men as part of a campaign running...
Appealing to the masses
Setting up your store to meet demand
IT’S not so long ago that hardly a person in the street could tell you what free-from food...
Raising a cup to conservation
THERE seems little doubt that the introduction of the 5p carrier bag charge has made a big change in consumer habits, with figures last...
