Healthy Living Programme director Kathryn Neil at the Welby Loyalty Card launch.

Big push for healthy living

The Healthy Living Programme is rolling out a raft of new resources for retailers this autumn.
Strathmore

Ready, steady, go Glasgow

SOFT drinks brand AG Barr says it’s leading the charge for Scottish products in the run-up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Its bottled water...
Nudie Snacks uses 'wonky vegetables' in the process of making its snacks range.

Nudie Snacks cuts out veggie waste

Scottish business Nudie Snacks is using "wonky vegetables" in the making of its cauliflower crisps in a bid to be more eco-friendly.

The world on your plate

Rice is a key ingredient in world food because it is used  in so many different global cuisines, from middle eastern and Indian to...

Going bananas for Fairtrade?

COCOA, sugar and bananas are the star performers in a Fairtrade sector which its supporters say appears to be recession-proof. Estimated Fairtrade sales...

Scottish food is under fire

FSS takes aim at ‘unhealthy’ options SCOTLAND’S food industry could be facing increased regulation in future, if recent recommendations from Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are...
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Pack seals the freshness in

FLORETTE has been keeping things fresh with the roll out of a new resealable pack

Meet the maker: Jimmy’s Iced Coffee

Jim Cregan, founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, sat down with Scottish Grocer to talk about the history of his brand and ambitions for the future.
Dale McQueen

French connection

CALLANDER-based McQueen Gin has joined forces with French spirits importer Bogdan & Bertrand Company (BBC) Spirits to grow its presence in Europe.

Sugar cut as drinks go low

New juice-based lines aim at the health-conscious SOFT drinks and even fruit juices have come under pressure from activists expressing concern on sugar consumption recently. But...
Ribena is just one of Suntory’s soft drinks brands to undergo sustainable changes

Eco-activity is racing ahead

Suntory drives change across brands
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Quality that’s close to home

SF&D fortnight has a local focus for 2020
Britvic green finance deal

Putting up cash for the planet

Britvic is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to sustainability targets.
Mars Chocolate & Drinks vegan dairy free drinks

Dairy free is flying

The non-dairy drinks category is worth £29 million annually, according to Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats (MCD&T).

Plant-based sweet treats

Plant-based baking brand Oggs has launched a new range of pocket-sized snacks
New times for whisky

New times for whisky – Product analysis

IT might be seen as ironic that the most successful Scottish food and drink sector, whisky, isn’t the overwhelming spirit of choice in its...