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The Scottish Rum Festival Returns to Glasgow to Celebrate its 5th Anniversary
The Scottish Rum Festival is delighted to announce its return to Glasgow on Saturday 6th September 2025, marking a special milestone – five years since the festival first launched as a virtual celebration in 2020.

Going for gold: Burnside Brewery top winner in international low-alcohol awards
Burnside Brewery is on top of the world as the only UK brewery to lift gold in the 2025 World Alcohol-Free Awards.

Ambitious food and drink businesses aim to celebrate success
Manufacturers and producers from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray are aiming high as they compete for the region's top industry awards, with more than 60 entries submitted for this year’s North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards.

Taste the Place launches to celebrate Glasgow’s culinary heritage
Created by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Glasgow 850, Taste the Place forms part of the city’s 850th anniversary celebrations and invites locals, families, and visitors alike to embark on a free, self-guided culinary journey across Glasgow’s diverse food scene.

Brakes Launches Comprehensive Support Programme for Foodservice
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched a groundbreaking new initiative to support Britain’s independent food businesses.

UK trade minister toasts success of East Lothian food and drink brands
UK trade minister Douglas Alexander has praised the recent successes of East Lothian food and drink brands.

National Bannock Day launched to celebrate ‘unknown’ Scottish cultural icon
They might be something you associate with your granny or maybe you’ve never heard of them but the bannock - a quick-to-make flatbread associated with traditional Scottish cooking - are set to be put in the spotlight on the newly launched World Bannock Day (26 March).

Gordon & MacPhail appoints new Sales Director
A fourth-generation member of the family that owns Gordon & MacPhail, Richard Urquhart was promoted to the position following over 15 years working for the Scotch Whisky company.

Spirits of Virtue's own Brand Blends for Aldi and Asda take top medals at people's choice awards
Supermarket own brands swept the board in the non-alcoholic spirit category at the People’s Choice Awards in Manchester.

Scotland's newest whisky bottler enters global markets and expands senior team
Single malt whisky-lovers across the world will soon know the name Saltire Rare Malt as the Falkland-based independent whisky bottler enters further global markets, hiring new senior team members to take the company to the next level.

Bute Yard announce calendar of markets for 2025
Located on Scotland’s most accessible island, Bute Yard is a food and drink hub and home to a monthly producer market on the first Sunday of April - December, showcasing the best local, artisan and craft fare on the Isle of Bute.

vybey Enters The Healthy Snacking Fray With 3-Strong Range Of Complete Nutrition Bars
April 2025 sees Glasgow-based vybey advance its mission to spread positive vibes via the eagerly anticipated launch of its 3-strong range of plant-based, Complete Nutrition bars that takes all its invaluable plant protein learnings into on-the-go snacking bars.