Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.
Paper packs for Ritter
RITTER Sport has launched its first ever paper bag packs in the UK.
From the family – Quality Meat Scotland campaign
TWO Perthshire farming families dedicated to producing top quality cattle – the McGowans of Incheoch Farms in Glenisla and the Flemings of Aberbothrie farms...
KeyStore backs health trial
The Healthy Living Programme has joined forces with KeyStore for the launch of a new scheme aimed at encouraging children to make healthier choices.
Juicy response to new issues
THE popularity of healthy products is growing, aided by initiatives such as the SGF Healthy Living Programme, WHO guidelines, legislation and the media attention...
Scots seeking Scottish
CONSUMERS want brands that reflect their Scottish heritage for Burns Night
Highland giant launches snack meals range
FOCHABERS-based family-run food manufacturer Baxters has branched out with two new ranges of instant hot meals using some distinctly non-Scottish recipes.
Baxters Meal Pots...
Taking beer all the way to the top
Scotland’s favourite lager brand, Tennent’s, takes the top spot for the first time
Smart shops for savings
Shopfitting solution experts Danfoss weigh in on how to introduce more smart options to c-stores and save cash on energy in the process.
RVM firm teams up with SGF
REVERSE vending machine firm RVM Systems Ltd has joined the Scottish Grocers’ Federation – as Scotland’s c-store retailers prepare for the rollout of DRS in Scotland next year.
Health is proving popular
Consumers are increasingly seeking out healthier options according to new research from the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland.
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 .
Getting off to a dry start
ALONG with taking down the decorations, cutting down on alcohol consumption is a post-Christmas tradition
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.
Cakes keep them coming back for more
Snack brand Kallø has added a Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar jumbo pack to its Veggie Cakes range.
Sugar cut as drinks go low
New juice-based lines aim at the health-conscious
SOFT drinks and even fruit juices have come under pressure from activists expressing concern on sugar consumption recently.
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