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Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show returns to the SEC, Glasgow from 19-21 Jan 2025
Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show will be returning to the SEC, Glasgow from 19-21 January 2025. Running in conjunction with Scotland's Trade Fair Spring, these shows offer an extensive selection in ranges for retailers in the food and drinks industry.
Westminster Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP and Soft Fruit Pioneer Lochy Porter Complete Line up for 24 October
NFU Scotland announce the completed line up for Autumn's conference focusing on maximising environmental credentials to drive profitability and sustainability.
Isle of Harris Distillery unveils exclusive single cask release in partnership with Hebridean retailer, Island Spirit Whisky Shop
Isle of Harris Distillery launches exclusive single cask release in partnership with the Hebridean retailer Island Spirit Whisky Shop. This collaboration will be available in a limited quantity from October 18th in the Stornoway shop on the Isle of Lewis.
Brakes Scotland Highly Commended in 'Best for Scottish' category at Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2024
A leading supplier to the foodservice industry, Brakes Scotland, is Highly Commended in the Best for Scottish (Multiple) Award at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2024. Brakes Scotland, has built a strong reputation for championing local sourcing over the past 30 years, collaborating with more than 70 Scottish suppliers.
Loch Lomond Distillery underlines global growth in Scotch whisky market following exceptional performance at top global awards
Independent distiller gains recognition worldwide for its exceptional whiskies at both San Francisco World Spirts Competition 2024 and IWSC 2024.
In-Drinks Catalyst Launches Search for UK’s Best New Drinks Businesses
The business accelerator competition helping emerging drinks companies in their start-up journey, In-Drinks Catalyst, has launched its third year and is now open for entries.
Five Kingdoms takes glory in bottled beer competition
Five Kingdoms’ Dark Storm Stout (6.9%) has been awarded the CAMRA’s prestigious Champion Bottled Beer of Britain award.
Forever Edinburgh launches Meet Edinburgh’s Makers, a toast to the city’s distillers and brewers
Forever Edinburgh launches a new series to showcase the creativity and craftsmanship of Edinburgh's local producers, starting with the city's dynamic distilling and brewing scene.
Dumfries employers gain insight into Ambassador programme
The Scottish Food & Drink Ambassador programme was showcased in Dumfries yesterday (Monday), as employers learned how to “feed their future workforce”.
Third time’s a charm as Aberdeen Cocktail Week returns for 2024 festival
Aberdeen’s annual cocktail festival will make its welcome return this autumn as the date and line-up for the third event are announced.
New Appointments to the SAOS Board
The Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS), whose focus is on co-operation in food and farming supply chains, has welcomed Vicky Warcup and Murray Forsyth to their Board of Directors following the organisations recent AGM.