scottish-food-and-drink-fortnight

Quality that’s close to home

SF&D fortnight has a local focus for 2020
HEINZ has launched the Deliciously Gluten Free range of pasta and pasta sauces.

Free-from from Heinz

HEINZ has launched the Deliciously Gluten Free range of pasta and pasta sauces. Drawing on Kantar Worldpanel data, the firm says the gluten-free category grew...
Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie helped launch a very special Ryder Cup bottling of Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

Back home

FOOD and drink will play a major part in golf’s Ryder Cup, being held next month (26 - 28 September) at Gleneagles. And Diageo will...

“Take notice” of demand for healthier soft drinks

VIMTO has urged retailers to act on what it sees as growing demand for healthier soft drinks this summer. Ed Jones, senior customer marketing manager...

Stock Scottish to secure sales

SF&D chief exec James Withers urges c-stores to get behind local .
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Health focus for porridge brand

THIS year will see Scottish porridge brand Hamlyns shine a spotlight on its health credentials

Cooking up new uses

PORRIDGE sales in the UK continue to grow, as the oat cereal’s many health benefits make it the year-round breakfast of choice for health-conscious...
photograph of grapes in a vineyard

Celebrating sustainable success

Drinks brands and hospitality businesses were recognised for their sustainability-focused activities at the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards last month.

“Be nice” customers are told ahead of ShopKind Week

The Scottish Retail Consortium has enlisted the support of MSPs to mark the start of ShopKind Week (June 30th-July 6th), asking for shoppers to...
Border Biscuits

Customers asked to create a birthday flavour

LANARK-based Border Biscuits is celebrating its 30th birthday by inviting customers to suggest a new flavour in the Big Baking BonanzaIt’s the second time...

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...
SFD's new handbook offers some key insights into the journey towards net zero.

A handy guide to eco advice

Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.
Tiggs Salad Dressing NHS support

Dressing impresses with charity

Salad dressing brand Tigg’s has been doing its bit for good causes during the coronavirus pandemic

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...
Persil recyclable new pack

Cleaning up the pack

Persil has a new pack, which is now 100% recyclable
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...