plant based babybels

Growth for snacks

Appetites for plant-based diets have been growing lately, giving retailers the perfect opportunity to reflect this in stores.
first minister nicola sturgeon stands with highland spring executives

Sustainability on rails at Highland Spring’s Freight Facility

Highland Spring Group welcomes the First Minister and other honoured guests as its new multi-million pound rail freight facility in Perthshire which promises to take thousands of HGVs off Britain’s roads.
A range of wind turbines across a stretch of the sea.

Scotmid secures 10 year green energy deal

Scotmid Co-op stores are set to benefit from a supply of green energy following a deal between five Co-ops and renewable electricity generation firm RWE.
Irn Bru advert

Barr issues a challenge

How do you describe the indescribable? That is the latest challenge from Irn-Bru.
Tennent’s new cardboard outers represent a £7m investment in plastic reduction.

Agreement in time for COP

TENNENT’S has signed a Sustainable Growth Agreement with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in time for COP 26.
Fake steak and ale pie from Delice de France

Fake steak pie

Delice de France has started off 2020 with the launch of the vegan ‘Fake & Ale’ and Saag Mangalore Square Pies

The Larder wins £10k

A Coatbridge school is set to further tackle food poverty in the local area with an injection of support with £10k in funding for its school store.

Smart spending on sustainability tech

Danfoss food retail national account manager Graeme Ross discusses how c-store retailers can benefit from investing in the right sustainable tech for their store

Packaging up the globe

FOREIGN travel, world cuisine and simple curiosity  encourage interest in beers from around the world and UK distributors are continuing to develop a series...
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.

Snacks set to cut calories and more

DEMAND for healthier snacking products is likely to continue to grow over the next few years, and is a key area of focus for...
Marco Bertacc new chief executive at Quorn foods

New boss has big ambitions

Meat alternative brand Quorn Foods has appointed a new chief executive, as demand for vegetarian options grows at pace
Brewdog carbon negative business

Aberdeenshire-based brewery makes big climate commitment

While many businesses continue to pursue carbon neutrality, BrewDog has committed to operating as a ‘carbon negative’ business

Clean energy pledge

TREASURY Wine Estates – the firm behind Wolf Blass, Lindeman’s and 19 Crimes – has committed to using 100% renewable electricity by 2024 across its global operations.

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.

All bar none

TREK, the wholefood energy bar and flapjack range from Natural Balance Foods, is being marketed to health-conscious men as part of a campaign running...