Free from sugar but full of opportunities

Sugar-free soft drinks are performing well in Scotland, with growth continuing at pace
Lucy Bee Coconut Oil, fairtrade fortnight, fairtrade.

Bigger Bee oil

LUCY Bee Unrefined Extra Virgin Fairtrade Organic Raw Coconut Oil is now available in a 1L jar. An alternative to  processed oils, butter and margarine...
Mrs Tilly's family

Meet the Maker: Blair Paterson, Mrs Tilly’s

Success is a family affair for confectionery brand
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Fees for DRS producers reduced

Circularity Scotland has confirmed that the forecast producer fees for Scotland’s deposit return scheme have been reduced.
Old El Paso talking tacos

Filling up on talking tacos

GOOD dinner conversation can make or break a meal, but what happens when the tortillas do the talking?

Spar trials H&B

HEALTH foods, vitamins and protein powders could be heading into the convenience channel if a new trial by Spar leads to a wider roll-out. The...

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 .
Frosty Jack’s and Crumpton Oaks

Tonnes of plastic gone

ASTON Manor Cider has been rolling out new packs made from 100% recycled plastic while removing plastic rings from its entire can range.

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...

Ice cream is going green

UNILEVER has ditched plastic in exchange for paper tubs across its Carte D’or ice cream range

It’s not free from quality

WARBUTONS’ Newburn Bakehouse brand has expanded its range of artisan loaves with the launch of a new free-from variant. The 400g Free From Tiger Artisan...
Quorn ultimate burgers

Even more meat free

More than half of all UK consumers say they are reducing their meat intake according to Quorn, suggesting that there is an opportunity to further grow sales of meat alternatives.
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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...

The future for c-stores

Northern Ireland store Spar Mallusk offers retailers a look into the future of convenience with its new self-service food to go technology.

A taste for adventure

ONCE an exotic treat, Chinese and Indian meals are pretty much a staple part of the average UK family’s home menus these days, but...
The Cheeky Panda toilet roll

Clean the green way

Sustainable options remain important considerations for consumers across the board, even when it comes to cleaning the house.