A good deal of communication

Gander notifies consumers of reduced food items available in their local store.

Experimental dram is a hit

THE firm behind Glenfiddich has tasted early success for its recently launched The Experimental Series of whiskies, securing listings throughout the UK, it says. Launched...

Au natural for Spar

SPAR has launched a new range of organic products
Irn Bru

Scots seeking Scottish

CONSUMERS want brands that reflect their Scottish heritage for Burns Night
Pakora Explorer

From the streets to the shop

A SCOTTISH street food business is hoping to spice up the food to go category with the launch of a new pakora brand.
Paterson’s Gold Shortbread

Sweetening the celebrations

In time to join in the national celebration of local produce and products during the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, shortbread brand Paterson’s is launching its new premium range in September.

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.

A convenient climate truth

OVER one third of consumers believe that shopping at convenience stores is better for the environment, according to a new report from TWC.

Get ready for the RVM revolution

PREPARATIONS for DRS are well underway, with the Scottish Government, scheme administrator and retailers now all working towards an August 2023 live date.
Hovis has a new bag, made from renewable polythene, that will cut its carbon footprint by three-quarters.

Hovis slashes its carbon footprint

Bakery giant’s new renewable polythene bag to be flagged on-pack to emphasise its green credentials to consumers. BREAD giant Hovis is lowering its packs’...

Cathedral on the right track

Saputo shooting for fully recyclable packs
Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, SFDF,

Eating Scottish

THERE are a few things that undeniably come in useful in Scotland, for residents and visitors alike. One of them is an umbrella. Next month...
Berry Brothers & Rudd summer spirits bottles

New look for spirits relaunch

Berry Bros. & Rudd has relaunched its spirits range with a new bottle.
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.

Convenience home run

Scotland’s brands and produce are important to Scottish retailers and consumers, as our annual top 50 Scottish brands feature illustrates. In this update we...

The American bream

A group of Scottish seafood companies showcased their products at an exhibition drawing more than 22,000 seafood professionals .