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A dram good opportunity

ARDBERG is looking for a new distillery manager as Mickey Heads prepares to retire from the postition in October 2020 after 13 years in the role
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Health focus for porridge brand

THIS year will see Scottish porridge brand Hamlyns shine a spotlight on its health credentials
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A triumph for common sense

Andrew McCaffery, global EPR director at Ecoveritas, responds to the latest DRS advice from the Scottish Government.

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...
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Blogging into the stores

INTERNET culinary sensation Ella Mills has launched a new oat bar range under her Deliciously Ella brand.

Better on the go

SANDWICH brand Urban Eat has created a range of healthier-choice, food-to-go products. Products in the Eat Better range highlight  nutritional benefits such as high protein,...

The growth of the craft

MAINSTREAM lagers might still provide the biggest beer sales in the off-trade but other parts of the business especially craft beers are very exciting. In...
Kenco

Refill packs win green points

REFILL packs have helped Kenco – one of the first coffee brands to be made with 100% Rainforest Alliance beans – improve its environmental...
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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...

Planting some pastry options

Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.

Springing into climate action

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have been shining a spotlight on bottled water brands for some time now, as consumers become increasingly aware of the impact of single-use plastic waste.
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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...

Scottish firms take on new graduates

Scotland Food and Drink has announced the appointment of two graduates to major foodservice firms .
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Appealing to the youth

QMS campaign aimed at young adults

Green packs are changing colour

SCOTTISH food-to-go retailers are turning their backs on natural-looking packaging, according to supplier Planglow. Planglow says its sales of 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging have...
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High five

WHITWORTHS reckons consumers want be more informed about the choices they make. Its latest snack packaging has been designed to communicate that its dried apricots,...