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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.
Fairer trade?

Fairer trade? Firm mad on Madagascar

MADECASSE, the Madagascan ‘fair for life’ chocolate brand, is pushing its four flavoured bars to independent stores. Arabica Coffee, Cinnamon and Sakay, Sea Salt and...
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Facelift was a big success

Rowan Glen says revamp is getting results

Opening up the world

GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has set its eye on the world.  Export sales are forecast to be in the region of £2m for 2016,...
Hamlyns

Old favourite going strong

Porridge enjoying healthy sales
Welby Breakfast Club

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.
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Appealing to the youth

QMS campaign aimed at young adults

Home grown ready meal sales soaring

Strathmore Foods has reported double-digit growth for its ready meal range, with Kantar Worldpanel figures showing 14% growth for the year to January 2017. The...

The Goodie life at 99

MULLERLIGHT has expanded its yogurt range by launching Mullerlight Goodies. Available in three flavours, the 99-calorie Mullerlight Goodies are yogurt with crunchy pieces on the...
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Partnership is too good

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has rolled out Too Good to Go across its entire company-owned estate.
Macsween

No more landfill

HAGGIS producer Macsween has changed its manufacturing process so that no waste products are sent to landfill. Earlier this year the company was recycling 90%...
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

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.
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AG Barr goes for renewable

Factories to be powered by wind farms

Paper packs for Ritter

RITTER Sport has launched its first ever paper bag packs in the UK.
Baxters

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...
Baxters plant based range

Going big on plant based

Scottish soup brand Baxters has expanded its Plant Based range with the launch of three new flavours.