Food & Drink
Scottish confectionery giant Walker’s Shortbread witnesses 16% surge in annual turnover
Published 1 year ago
Walker’s Shortbread has reported a 16% annual turnover increase in its latest financial release, reaching £164.6 million, up from £142.4m in the preceding year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
AG Barr experiences profit margin squeeze in H1 of 2023
Published 1 year ago
Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr has encountered a contraction in profit margins, declining to 12.5% for the half-year from 16.2% in the previous year due to a decision not to fully relay the inflation impact on costs to the consumers.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s whisky industry fuels tourism and economy in resilient comeback
Published 1 year ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported a rebound in visitor numbers to Scotch Whisky visitor centres across Scotland, reaching over 2 million in 2022, marking a recovery to pre-pandemic levels.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
In Pictures: Port of Leith vertical distillery project officially completed
Published 1 year ago
The UK’s first vertical distillery in Leith has revealed first-look images of the finished interior ahead of opening to the public next month.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Black Isle Brewery blends brewing and nature with Inverness distillery submission
Published 1 year ago
Black Isle Brewery has submitted plans to build a state-of-the-art new brewery, distillery and taproom on a five-acre site to the west of Highlander Way at Inverness Retail and Business Park, creating 30 new jobs and bringing production of their award-winning organic beers closer to the heart of the Highland capital.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Cask Whisky Association launches to safeguard Scotch Whisky integrity
Published 1 year ago
The newly formed Cask Whisky Association (CWA) has been launched today, establishing a protective platform for whisky aficionados and customers, focusing on enabling secure buying and selling of casks.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chivas Brothers to showcase diverse whisky careers at Strathisla Distillery’s open day
Published 1 year ago
Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard entity dedicated to Scotch whisky, has announced it is spotlighting the range of career paths available within the whisky industry at a career open day on Thursday 28 September at Strathisla Distillery.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Government proposes 15p increase to MUP of alcohol
Published 1 year ago
A proposal to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 15 pence per unit to 65 pence is included in a new consultation on the future of the public health policy.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Tennent’s owner bounces back after £21m IT hurdle
Published 1 year ago
C&C Group, the owner of Tennent’s Lager, has reported an upswing in its business activities despite facing a financial setback due to an IT system upgrade mishap, which incurred a €25 million (around £21.65m) cost.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SWI’s global whisky HQ and one of largest whisky collections set to come to Scotland
Published 1 year ago
Scotch Whisky Investments’ (SWI) proposal to relocate its global headquarters, as well as one of the world’s largest whisky collections to Scotland, has moved a step closer.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland Food & Drink Partnership launches comprehensive toolkit to bolster industry growth
Published 1 year ago
In a refreshed toolkit launched by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership, industry experts share their experiences and offer fellow food & drink businesses tips and tricks on how to create an inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company toasts to 40 years and positive half-year results
Published 1 year ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company, the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has reported a 3% increase in revenue to £10.2 million in its half-year results ending 30 June 2023, coinciding with the company’s celebrations for 40 years in business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stranraer Oyster Festival draws record crowds
Published 1 year ago
The Stranraer Oyster Festival, a three-day event in south-west Scotland, has drawn record crowds this year with over 20,000 attendees expected.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Muir appointed to deliver first phase of £20m Inverclyde distillery
Published 1 year ago
Ardgowan Distillery has appointed Muir Construction to begin the first phase of Inverclyde’s first zero-carbon whisky distillery.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dal Riata Distillery toasts approval of £4.5m Campbeltown whisky distillery
Published 1 year ago
Dal Riata Distillery Ltd has secured planning permission from Argyll & Bute Council to establish a £4.5 million multi-purpose development alongside Campbeltown Loch.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish confectionery giant Walker’s Shortbread witnesses 16% surge in annual turnover
Published 1 year ago
Walker’s Shortbread has reported a 16% annual turnover increase in its latest financial release, reaching £164.6 million, up from £142.4m in the preceding year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
AG Barr experiences profit margin squeeze in H1 of 2023
Published 1 year ago
Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr has encountered a contraction in profit margins, declining to 12.5% for the half-year from 16.2% in the previous year due to a decision not to fully relay the inflation impact on costs to the consumers.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s whisky industry fuels tourism and economy in resilient comeback
Published 1 year ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported a rebound in visitor numbers to Scotch Whisky visitor centres across Scotland, reaching over 2 million in 2022, marking a recovery to pre-pandemic levels.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
In Pictures: Port of Leith vertical distillery project officially completed
Published 1 year ago
The UK’s first vertical distillery in Leith has revealed first-look images of the finished interior ahead of opening to the public next month.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Black Isle Brewery blends brewing and nature with Inverness distillery submission
Published 1 year ago
Black Isle Brewery has submitted plans to build a state-of-the-art new brewery, distillery and taproom on a five-acre site to the west of Highlander Way at Inverness Retail and Business Park, creating 30 new jobs and bringing production of their award-winning organic beers closer to the heart of the Highland capital.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Cask Whisky Association launches to safeguard Scotch Whisky integrity
Published 1 year ago
The newly formed Cask Whisky Association (CWA) has been launched today, establishing a protective platform for whisky aficionados and customers, focusing on enabling secure buying and selling of casks.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chivas Brothers to showcase diverse whisky careers at Strathisla Distillery’s open day
Published 1 year ago
Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard entity dedicated to Scotch whisky, has announced it is spotlighting the range of career paths available within the whisky industry at a career open day on Thursday 28 September at Strathisla Distillery.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Government proposes 15p increase to MUP of alcohol
Published 1 year ago
A proposal to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 15 pence per unit to 65 pence is included in a new consultation on the future of the public health policy.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Tennent’s owner bounces back after £21m IT hurdle
Published 1 year ago
C&C Group, the owner of Tennent’s Lager, has reported an upswing in its business activities despite facing a financial setback due to an IT system upgrade mishap, which incurred a €25 million (around £21.65m) cost.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SWI’s global whisky HQ and one of largest whisky collections set to come to Scotland
Published 1 year ago
Scotch Whisky Investments’ (SWI) proposal to relocate its global headquarters, as well as one of the world’s largest whisky collections to Scotland, has moved a step closer.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland Food & Drink Partnership launches comprehensive toolkit to bolster industry growth
Published 1 year ago
In a refreshed toolkit launched by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership, industry experts share their experiences and offer fellow food & drink businesses tips and tricks on how to create an inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company toasts to 40 years and positive half-year results
Published 1 year ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company, the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has reported a 3% increase in revenue to £10.2 million in its half-year results ending 30 June 2023, coinciding with the company’s celebrations for 40 years in business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stranraer Oyster Festival draws record crowds
Published 1 year ago
The Stranraer Oyster Festival, a three-day event in south-west Scotland, has drawn record crowds this year with over 20,000 attendees expected.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Muir appointed to deliver first phase of £20m Inverclyde distillery
Published 1 year ago
Ardgowan Distillery has appointed Muir Construction to begin the first phase of Inverclyde’s first zero-carbon whisky distillery.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dal Riata Distillery toasts approval of £4.5m Campbeltown whisky distillery
Published 1 year ago
Dal Riata Distillery Ltd has secured planning permission from Argyll & Bute Council to establish a £4.5 million multi-purpose development alongside Campbeltown Loch.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →