Beer in the city
DUNDEE could be about to ride the craft beer wave as planning permission has been granted to 71 Brewing for the creation of a...
What do we know about Scotland?
Scotland has a distinct grocery and convenience store scene. In home-produced items and other products we have our own preferences and we spend more...
Quorn focuses on environmental impact with new marketing push
Encouraging shoppers of all backgrounds to choose meat-free options – while highlighting the environmental impact of reducing meat consumption – is the focus of the latest Quorn campaign
Best before dates scrapped to slash waste at Aldi
Aldi is set to remove best before dates across a selection of fresh fruit and veg lines by the end of the year, as part of it's commitment to reduce food waste.
Limited edition to fund theatre
Fleabag creator, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, has helped Edinburgh Gin design a limited edition bottle that references the hit TV show.
Natural hunt for the Big 5 – Walkers Shortbread
WALKERS Shortbread is working with Visit Scotland to support its Year of Natural campaign - its biggest ever nature-focused tourism drive.
A Walkers Shortbread dedicated...
Barr predicts bumper sales
IRN-Bru manufacturer AG Barr is going all out to capitalise on the events of the coming year.
“Glasgow 2014 will focus worldwide attention on...
Where is Scotland left on DRS?
Questions remain about the future of Scotland's deposit return scheme as retailers look for compensation over expended costs to install and run machines.
Dairy gets a health kick
THE growing trend towards healthy eating and dieting has been good for cheese, in terms of both sales performance and the introduction of new...
Twin-track appeal sees sales grow
THERE are two key consumers for Polish meats, according to speciality supplier Smithfield Foods: Polish-born shoppers who want to buy familiar brands and products,...
Taking a healthy bite
Scottish cake producer Lomond reckons there’s big consumer demand for healthier options, even in the snack category.
A spokesman for the firm said there is...
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.
Different kind of Monster
Range extension for kids cereal
CHILDREN’S cereal brand Honey Monster has launched an oat variant with the same recently-reduced sugar content as core variant Honey...
Nakd claims it’s dressing up the category
REFERRING to a Mintel snacking report, Nakd says 40% of consumers are switching to healthier snacks.
It also reports that with sales amounting to £31m...
Fighting poverty by cutting waste
FOOD waste and poverty focused charity FareShare has stepped up its redistribution activities, after securing a new grant from the Scottish Government.
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,...
