Scotland
Zero Waste Scotland offers to cut costs and food waste with updated business support
Zero Waste Scotland’s Food Waste Reduction Business Support now provides free online virtual assessments.
Buck & Birch launch ready-to-drink bottled cocktails
Created in response to the current shutdown of the hospitality trade, Scottish brand Buck & Birch wanted to give consumers premium, bar quality drinks to enjoy at home without needing the equipment, skills and ingredients usually associated with cocktail making.
New poll shows UK public supporting an ‘all-in’ DRS
A new landmark Populus poll commissioned by Nature 2030 has revealed that people in the UK will support an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme model with a variable deposit.
Can Kitemark create a buzz?
The BSI Kitemark has been created to help food organisations not just verify food label claims, but also go some way to get consumers to trust brands and see transparency in execution.
Food and drink businesses sign up to Scottish directory
Created by the industry body, Scotland Food & Drink, the supportlocal.scot platform aims to connect consumers directly with food and drink businesses, including many of those who have had to refocus offerings due to the impact of coronavirus restrictions.
Fleming Howden announces additional plant and equipment utilisation during pandemic
To meet customer demand during the current Covid-19 pandemic, Fleming Howden has announced that the small scale packing of both flour and cake mixes will soon commence from its Newbridge site.
Fishing and processing on the agenda for Scottish Seafood Summit
Leading seafood industry figureheads will be lined up at the Scottish Seafood Summit in Aberdeen to share insights on the current seafood industry climate and look to the future.
Foodmek set for growth following investment
Fife food processing equipment maker Foodmek is activating an ambitious growth plan after securing £500,000 funding for it from the Scottish Loan Scheme (SLS)
Podberry secures first supermarket listing
Brand new Podberry pea snacks has secured its first listing into 28 Morrisons stores in Scotland.
Scotland’s food waste recycling figures leap by 40%
Scots are recycling more food waste than ever with the total volume and its associated carbon savings rising by more than 40% in recent years, according to new reports published by Zero Waste Scotland.
Scotland confirms deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all glass and plastics bottles and drinks cans.
Finalists announced for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
52 food and drink businesses from across Scotland are celebrating after being named as finalists for the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2019.
Eggs-asperating campaign has slim chance of working
This week I learned that Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a new campaign which aims to make people think twice before agreeing to order more food than they originally intended when eating out.
First cask strength single cask-aged rum launched in UK
Devil’s Point, developed by Deeside Distillery, is the first rum to be aged in a variation of experimental casks.