Highland Spring puts weight behind sustainability
In Perthshire, sustainability is already a key focus for Highland Spring Group, and the bottled water manufacturer has taken major steps to reduce its impact on the natural world
Sauce adds more free choice
PESTO brand Sacla has added Free From Wild Mushroom Risotto sauce to its range.
It is gluten, wheat and dairy-free and is the eighth free-from...
An oatly new look for brand
OATCAKE producer Nairn’s has unveiled a packaging overhaul which celebrates its Scottish heritage.
Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse
DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
Industry experts welcome DRS grant support
DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
Oil farmers go for gold
EIGHT Scottish rapeseed growers have joined together to promote the product they are calling “Scotlands Gold”.
Scottish Rapeseed Oil, made up of producers of cold-pressed...
Something for the weekend
BIG NIGHTS IN don’t just feature quick snacks. Special nights in and dinner parties have risen dramatically. Research carried out by YouGov found that...
The sweetest things – Traditional Scottish confectionery
SCOTLAND’s famous sweet tooth has, traditionally, been served by well-loved local confectionery suppliers.
And in a world of global confectionery brands there are still companies...
Taking a walk on the light side
DAIRY brand Clover has launched a reformulated Clover Light Spread that contains no artificial ingredients
An enormous opportunity
SF&D’s Lucy Husband reckons Scotland means quality .
Edinburgh brewery crafts gluten-free
Bellfield Brewery, an entirely gluten-free craft brewery based in Edinburgh, has launched its first two beers.
IPA Lawless Village, named after the area of Portobello...
Top tips for a green life
GREEN Tourism, the sustainable tourism certification programme, has produced a list of top tips for convenience retailers who want to make their businesses more...
Expansion on the horizon
Nc’nean fundraising reaches £1.7m
The breakfast connection
RETAILERS Dennis and Linda Williams have officially launched their healthy loyalty scheme that gives children who buy fruit in their store extra bonus pieces...
Is mango the new coconut?
World foods have shown sales growth in the UK for some time. Is there now also a growing market for world drinks?
According to Refresco...
More mill planned
SPIRITS firm Eden Mill has announced ambitious plans to build a new distillery and brewery alongside its headquarters in St Andrew’s.







































