Consumer

A Scottish local authority has signalled its support for a ban on ‘go large’ promotions on meals in cafes, restaurants, and takeaways as part of attempts by the country’s food watchdog to tackle the nation’s poor diet.

Tesco has been found to be the most popular employer for former Army personnel, with about one in 100 ex-soldiers working for the supermarket straight after leaving the military, according to data from job site Indeed.

Strong demand for its non-alcoholic beer helped Heineken notch up the best sales growth for its flagship lager in over a decade as drinkers continue to shift towards healthier options.

MorphCostumes, the manufacturer and online retailer behind the iconic Morphsuit, has expanded its footprint and is set to boost its international offering after swooping on a Yorkshire-based fancy dress firm.

Scotland’s motor trade body has seen membership accelerate through the 1,300 mark – the highest level in more than 50 years.

Scottish retail sales increased in January following a poor December, according to latest figures.

Buzzworks Holdings, the Scottish hospitality group behind a string of venues including a new restaurant at the Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry, has reported a healthy hike in sales.

Perthshire-based luxury retail destination the House of Bruar has seen annual turnover grow by almost a tenth, boosted by a jump in direct business, and with work under way to enhance its facilities.

This year is our 20th birthday at Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland. While we are very young in comparison to the UK-based FDF (106 years old and thriving), we have had many successes over the past 20 years to celebrate. There have also been challenges. With the uncertainty and worry that Brexit is causing, it is a good time to think about those we have already faced and survived.

One in eight high street shop premises lay vacant last month, the latest retail figures show.

Two former executives at dairy group Robert Wiseman have joined the board of a Scottish biotech firm in the wake of a £2 million funding deal aimed at rapidly growing the business.

One in eight high street shop premises lay vacant last month, the latest retail figures show.

Whether it’s a mellow red or a crisp white, wine drinkers can now enjoy a glass of their favourite tipple while protecting the environment.

Entrepreneurs the world over will testify that leading a start-up to break even in its first year of trading is no mean feat. A company turning a profit before its first anniversary is even rarer. But that’s precisely what online hosiery brand Snag has achieved.

The entrepreneur behind a luxury sportswear brand that has been worn by the likes of the Duchess of Cambridge and Elle Macpherson is coming to Scotland in April to talk at this year’s Entrepreneurial Scotland Summit.

Milk producer Graham’s The Family Dairy has entered into a record five-year partnership with discount supermarket chain Aldi.

One Scottish restaurant went bust every three days last year - with failures blamed on rising rates, higher supply costs and home delivery food services.

Older homeowners leave their grown up children’s rooms exactly as they were after they leave home - while almost two thirds saying they would never downsize and get rid of their offspring’s bedroom entirely.

A UK-wide chain of coffee shops has been forced to reassure customers that it will accept Scottish banknotes following a social media storm.