Throwing down the gauntlet: Do you believe you are the next World Scotch Pie Champion material?
Scottish Bakers has opened the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards 2023/4 to entries from butchers, bakers and all pie makers.
Archives for October 9, 2023
The effect of masculine marketing on vegan diets
One of the most pervasive cultural perceptions around food consumption in general is that eating meat is for men and that, conversely, veganism is feminine. A new study explores whether reframing vegan dishes through masculine marketing alters men’s...
Unwrapping sustainable packaging: How CPG brands are balancing the needs of the planet, consumers
To meet ESG goals and promote a greener supply chain CPG companies are investing in sustainable packaging, but shifting from one material to another is seldom straightforward, which will be the focus of an upcoming session at the 2023 FoodNavigator-USA...
TOAST-IT secures Shark Tank investment from KIND founder to bring Venezuelan foods to more frozen aisles
TOAST-IT secured $150,000 investment at a 20% stake from Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks and Camino Partners, during the recent episode of Shark Tank, which the company hopes to use to expand its distribution into new regions and address the...
Turnover up, but profits down: The highs and lows for Scotland’s 125-year-old shortbread producer
Walker’s Shortbread has seen turnover rise in the past financial year - signalling a whetted interest for the ‘medieval biscuit bread’ post-pandemic - but pressures on global supply chains, the conflict in Ukraine and a challenging inflationary...