Homegrown food producer Scotty Brand launches beetroot crisps in honour of its Coatbridge founder

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A homegrown food firm is launching beetroot crisps in homage to the brand's Coatbridge founder.Scotty Brand has entered into the snack category with the new product.Beetroot was the inspiration behind the launch of the company over seven decades ago, when Albert Bartlett invested £30 in a tin bathtub to boil locally-grown beetroot in his garden shed in Coatbridge to earn extra income to support his growing family.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Available in Scotland, the Beetroot Crisps range includes three different flavours based on consumer research and flavour trends: Thai Sweet Chilli, Lime and Coriander and Cheese and Onion.They come in 84g bags, with stylish, contemporary packaging, and are perfect for sharing.The Thai Sweet Chilli flavour will hit Scotland-wide Morrisons stores this month.Made with UK-grown beetroot, the crisps meet upcoming HFSS legislation and deliver a unique wholesome flavour profile, with fewer calories (112 per serving) while not compromising on taste or quality.Andrew Young, Scotty Brand brand development manager, told Lanarkshire Live: "We’re thrilled to launch into the snacking category with a product that takes our company back to its roots in beetroot."By harnessing a wholesome vegetable with exciting flavours, we hope to appeal to the more health-conscious