Food & Drink
Coffeehouse to open in Haymarket thanks to HSBC funding
Published 1 year ago
A flagship Black Sheep Coffee franchise will open at Haymarket Square thanks to a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Whisky retail prices soar 50-75% above auction prices in 2023
Published 1 year ago
New whisky data analysis has revealed that in 2023 whisky prices at retail were 50-75% higher than at auction, making it far more economical to purchase whisky at auction than at a whisky shop.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread creates edible landmark for New York’s Tartan Week
Published 1 year ago
Walker’s Shortbread is set to captivate New Yorkers on Saturday, 6 April 2024, at the annual Tartan Week celebrations in New York City, with a miniature shortbread replica of the iconic Empire State Building.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Orkney family business sees increase in sales after TV appearance
Published 1 year ago
An Orkney family business has enjoyed a dramatic increase in sales and social media followers after one of its products appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning, which showcases recipes and products to a range of celebrity guests.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
AG Barr toasts 15.5% pretax profit rise to £51.3 million
Published 1 year ago
Soft drinks producer AG Barr has unveiled its financial results for the year ended 28 January 2024, revealing a pretax profit of £51.3 million, up 15.5% from £44.4m.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Former headteacher creates award-winning Scottish craft gin business with support from Business Gateway
Published 1 year ago
A former headteacher whose son registered her business on Companies House without her knowledge is now the creator of an award-winning Scottish craft gin.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edison Capital snaps up Burrito Picante
Published 1 year ago
Ayrshire-headquartered Edison Capital, a rapidly expanding conglomerate with interests in property, construction, hospitality and leisure, has acquired quick service restaurant (QSR) concept business, Burrito Picante, in an all-cash deal.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Angus Soft Fruits’ profits bounce back to £290,000
Published 1 year ago
Arbroath-based Angus Soft Fruits has reported a strong turnaround, posting pre-tax profits of over £290,000 for the year ended 30 March 2023, according to accounts filed with Companies House.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dedicated rum bar ‘Ruma’ to showcase Scottish and global rums
Published 1 year ago
A new independent bar called Ruma – Scots Gaelic for rum – has announced it is opening its doors next week on Broughton Street in Edinburgh’s New Town.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Independent Scottish brewery gears up for UK-wide expansion
Published 1 year ago
An independent brewery based in Aberdeen has secured a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK, enabling its expansion across the UK
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Family-owned Orcadian distillery receives £246k grant for whisky expansion
Published 1 year ago
A family business in Orkney has begun construction of the island’s newest whisky distillery, which will create jobs and support carbon reduction.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Buffalo Farm owner reacquires business through pre-pack administration
Published 1 year ago
A pre-pack sale has been arranged for The Buffalo Farm, a Fife-based business, to its founder Steve Mitchell.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Perth sommelier expands after funding boost
Published 1 year ago
The Wine Hall, a Perth-based e-commerce platform specialising in rare wines, has broadened its product range and begun targeting new markets following funding from the Start Up Loans programme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Budget delivers duty freeze for Scotch whisky
Published 1 year ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has applauded the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s decision to extend the alcohol duty freeze until February 2025, stating that a duty rise would have been detrimental to the industry, its supply chain, consumers, and the wider economy amidst ongoing efforts to curb inflation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Game Fair to boost Perth economy by £5m in 35th year
Published 1 year ago
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scottish Game Fair (SGF) is poised to contribute £5 million to the local Perth economy as it marks its 35th anniversary at Scone Palace this July.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Coffeehouse to open in Haymarket thanks to HSBC funding
Published 1 year ago
A flagship Black Sheep Coffee franchise will open at Haymarket Square thanks to a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Whisky retail prices soar 50-75% above auction prices in 2023
Published 1 year ago
New whisky data analysis has revealed that in 2023 whisky prices at retail were 50-75% higher than at auction, making it far more economical to purchase whisky at auction than at a whisky shop.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread creates edible landmark for New York’s Tartan Week
Published 1 year ago
Walker’s Shortbread is set to captivate New Yorkers on Saturday, 6 April 2024, at the annual Tartan Week celebrations in New York City, with a miniature shortbread replica of the iconic Empire State Building.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Orkney family business sees increase in sales after TV appearance
Published 1 year ago
An Orkney family business has enjoyed a dramatic increase in sales and social media followers after one of its products appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning, which showcases recipes and products to a range of celebrity guests.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
AG Barr toasts 15.5% pretax profit rise to £51.3 million
Published 1 year ago
Soft drinks producer AG Barr has unveiled its financial results for the year ended 28 January 2024, revealing a pretax profit of £51.3 million, up 15.5% from £44.4m.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Former headteacher creates award-winning Scottish craft gin business with support from Business Gateway
Published 1 year ago
A former headteacher whose son registered her business on Companies House without her knowledge is now the creator of an award-winning Scottish craft gin.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edison Capital snaps up Burrito Picante
Published 1 year ago
Ayrshire-headquartered Edison Capital, a rapidly expanding conglomerate with interests in property, construction, hospitality and leisure, has acquired quick service restaurant (QSR) concept business, Burrito Picante, in an all-cash deal.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Angus Soft Fruits’ profits bounce back to £290,000
Published 1 year ago
Arbroath-based Angus Soft Fruits has reported a strong turnaround, posting pre-tax profits of over £290,000 for the year ended 30 March 2023, according to accounts filed with Companies House.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dedicated rum bar ‘Ruma’ to showcase Scottish and global rums
Published 1 year ago
A new independent bar called Ruma – Scots Gaelic for rum – has announced it is opening its doors next week on Broughton Street in Edinburgh’s New Town.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Independent Scottish brewery gears up for UK-wide expansion
Published 1 year ago
An independent brewery based in Aberdeen has secured a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK, enabling its expansion across the UK
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Family-owned Orcadian distillery receives £246k grant for whisky expansion
Published 1 year ago
A family business in Orkney has begun construction of the island’s newest whisky distillery, which will create jobs and support carbon reduction.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Buffalo Farm owner reacquires business through pre-pack administration
Published 1 year ago
A pre-pack sale has been arranged for The Buffalo Farm, a Fife-based business, to its founder Steve Mitchell.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Perth sommelier expands after funding boost
Published 1 year ago
The Wine Hall, a Perth-based e-commerce platform specialising in rare wines, has broadened its product range and begun targeting new markets following funding from the Start Up Loans programme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Budget delivers duty freeze for Scotch whisky
Published 1 year ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has applauded the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s decision to extend the alcohol duty freeze until February 2025, stating that a duty rise would have been detrimental to the industry, its supply chain, consumers, and the wider economy amidst ongoing efforts to curb inflation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Game Fair to boost Perth economy by £5m in 35th year
Published 1 year ago
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scottish Game Fair (SGF) is poised to contribute £5 million to the local Perth economy as it marks its 35th anniversary at Scone Palace this July.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →