Waitrose to sell loose rice, pasta and veg to top plastic packaging waste Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 4, 2019 In the News, Producers The scheme, which will make frozen fruit available as “pick and mix”, allowing customers to scoop out the produce they want and take it home in their own containers, has been hailed by the environmental...
Brewgooder joins forces with Co-op to end water poverty for 1,000 people Sean Murphy March 19, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News Brewgooder, the world’s first Clean Water Lager which aims to bring clean water access to one million people, announced that this latest venture, the Co-op Well Dig, will fund clean water access for two...
Sainsbury’s to be first UK supermarket to sell meat-alternatives in its meat, fish and poultry aisles Sean Murphy January 28, 2019 In the News, Producers The trial will be rolled out across 20 of its stores nationwide with the firm saying the move follows the success of its new plant-based range which launched earlier this month. The change will be the first...
Lidl launches festive gin addition to their Hortus range that costs less than a tenner Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 23, 2018 Drink, Gin, In the News A spokesperson for the chain said: "The latest addition to Lidl’s Hortus gin range sees spicy ginger notes combined with warming cinnamon – the perfect base from which to create a cocktail." Lidl’s...
Aldi are releasing a Pumpkin Spice Irish Cream Liqueur just in time for autumn Sean Murphy October 3, 2018 Drink, In the News Supermarket chain Aldi are the latest firm hoping to take advantage of this craze with the release of a seasonal liqueur. Described as being perfect for a "night in watching horror films" or "throwing your...
Supermarket Aldi to introduce ‘Orange Wine’ to its shelves this month Sean Murphy August 6, 2018 Drink, In the News, Wine According to the brand, it was previously only found in trendy wine bars, luxury hotels such as The Ritz and high-end wine merchants, and the rare style – dubbed the 'fourth wine' by industry experts - has...
Tesco set to open discount chain store to compete with budget supermarkets Lidl and Aldi Scotsman Food and Drink Staff July 23, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News Tesco will open a new discount chain in order to better compete with budget supermarkets. The grocer could launch the brand as early as September, with the likes of Aldi and Lidl in its sights. Retail...
Supermarkets challenged to act faster on plastic, as new survey launches to rank their efforts Sean Murphy May 23, 2018 In the News, Producers The results, due in the autumn, are expected to reveal the volume of single-use plastic packaging each retailer puts onto the market every year, their targets to reduce plastic packaging, and their approach to...
Lidl unveils third ‘Isle of Ale’ beer festival, serving 19 craft beers from around Scotland Sean Murphy May 23, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News Sporting a collection of 19 beers from 13 leading Scottish independent breweries, including lagers, a variety of ales and IPAs, the event will give Scottish beer fans a better glimpse of the country's growing...
Morrisons to thrill Game of Thrones fans this Easter with launch of chocolate Dragon Eggs Sean Murphy March 14, 2018 Food The limited edition Easter eggs, which are 20 centimetres high, are made from rich Belgian milk chocolate and finished with a dusting of ruby red and gold lustre to create the perfect gift for any Game of...
