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Scotmid seeks next top Scottish food and drink product for national listing
Convenience retailer Scotmid has teamed up with industry body Scotland Food & Drink for a second year to give local producers the chance to win one of five promotional listings across its stores.
23-year-old Distiller wins Inspirational Young Person Award
Craig Chambers, a Distiller at Dunnet Bay Distillers based in Thurso, has won NFU Mutual’s Inspirational Young Person Award.
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight celebrates the stories of local brands
This year our annual celebration of the sector, Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, celebrate Scotland’s ‘Stories to Savour’ from across the country.
Iain Baxter appointed Chief Executive at Scotland Food & Drink
Iain Baxter, a former senior executive in the whisky industry, has been announced as the new Chief Executive of industry leadership body, Scotland Food & Drink.
Investment seals bright future for major food factory
More than 40 jobs have been created following a major refit of one of Scotland’s largest food ingredient manufacturers, with output on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels before the end of the year.
Finalists revealed for Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards
The finalists of the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2022 have been announced today, as the Awards return after a two-year break.
Kombucha success drives Raw Culture’s move to new Aberdeen premises
Less than a year after launching onto the market, Aberdeen’s first commercial kombucha brewery is on the move.
Scottish Bakers’ training arm national food & drink training accredited
National Food and Drink Training (NFDT), the training arm of Scottish Bakers which supports the bakery trade throughout Scotland has been accredited to the matrix Standard.
Gregor Caldwell donates retiral collection to RSABI
After 40 years of service in Scottish Government agricultural roles, Gregor Caldwell has stepped down and chosen to donate his retirement collection to RSABI, the charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture.
Scottish Wholesale Association appoints Head of Sustainability and Engagement
Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has appointed Ylva Haglund, a highly experienced campaigns and sustainability professional, as its new head of sustainability and engagement.