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Edinburgh start-up infuses coffee with whisky heritage thanks to Business Gateway support

Published 5 days ago

An Edinburgh-based business is brewing up success with its unique whisky barrel-aged coffee.

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Seven-year director ban and £30k fine for Aberdeen takeaway

Published 1 week ago

A former Aberdeen takeaway boss has been banned from being a company director for seven years after employing three illegal workers.

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Loch Lomond Group gets green light for new distillery in Luss

Published 1 week ago

Loch Lomond Group has secured planning permission and started construction on a new distillery and visitor centre in Luss with completion anticipated for summer 2025. 

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Glasgow Fort celebrates bumper festive season following major new retail openings

Published 1 week ago

Glasgow Fort has reported a strong end to the year with December seeing a 10.6% increase in footfall from 2023, following a series of major new store openings providing greater choice for shoppers.

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Irn-Bru maker’s shares bubble as revenues rise 5%

Published 1 week ago

Scottish soft drinks maker AG Barr saw its shares climb after reporting a 5% rise in annual revenue, driven by strong performances from its core brands.

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Scottish Edge champion Tailored Spirits Co releases first whiskies

Published 1 week ago

Set to revolutionise the private whisky bottling world, Edinburgh-based Scottish Edge 2024 champions Tailored Spirits Co has secured £100k funding at Scotland’s biggest business funding competition and now launches its first-ever series of whiskies under the brand name The Experimental Series.

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Biffa entitled to sue Scottish Government over delay to Deposit Return Scheme

Published 1 week ago

A lord ordinary has ruled that a waste management company is entitled to sue the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the coming into effect of the Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland.

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Walker’s Shortbread wraps up festive season with 19.5% sales growth

Published 2 weeks ago

Walker’s Shortbread has reported a 19.5% year-on-year growth in festive sales, driven by a six-figure, multi-channel marketing campaign that highlighted the joy of sharing shortbread during Christmas and New Year.

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Savills: Independent operators drive Glasgow’s food & beverage revival

Published 2 weeks ago

Glasgow city centre has experienced a significant surge in food and beverage (F&B) activity in 2024, with 34 new openings marking the highest volume in over six years – a 25% increase compared to the previous year – according to Savills.

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In Pictures: Stills installed at Eden Mill Distillery

Published 2 weeks ago

Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has installed the wash and spirit stills at its new distillery in St Andrews, as the brand gets ready to start production on the Eden Campus. 

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Stuart McCallum: Whisky industry faces challenging 2025

Published 3 weeks ago

Stuart McCallum discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s whisky industry in 2025, including potential tariffs, a slowdown in the Chinese market, and increased competition, while also the potential for growth in tourism.

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East Kilbride-headquartered Hero Brands posts £3.8m pre-tax profit

Published 1 month ago

Hero Brands has continued to drive the growth of the food & beverage (F&B) brands across its stable as it reports its latest financial results.

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Walker’s Shortbread receives new Royal Warrant

Published 1 month ago

Walker’s Shortbread has received a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III.

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Artisanal Spirits Company on track to hit forecasts as healthy membership growth continues

Published 1 month ago

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and Single Cask Nation (SCN), is on track to achieve a £1 million EBITDA for FY24, representing a significant improvement on the previous year, according to its latest trading update.

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Gordon’s Trattoria joins Merchant Leisure group

Published 1 month ago

Gordon’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant situated on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, has been acquired by Merchant Leisure.

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