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Edrington distills success as profits rise 43% to £387.7m

Published 1 year ago

Edrington, the Glasgow-based whisky distiller, comprising prestigious brands including The Macallan and Famous Grouse, has reported a 43% rise in pre-tax profits and exceeding £1 billion in core revenue for the first time, marking a milestone in the company’s financial performance.

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Brewdog boss says Brexit is ‘tragic for UK business’

Published 1 year ago

James Watt, CEO of Brewdog, the brewery and pub chain headquartered in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has expressed strong criticisms about the aftermath of Brexit, describing it as “tragic for UK business” and emphasising its detrimental effects on his own enterprise.

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Uile-Bheist produces first Inverness beers in three decades

Published 1 year ago

The new £7.5 million Uile-bheist Distillery and Brewery this week completed production of its full core range of craft beer – the first beers brewed in Inverness for 34 years.

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MacRae to lead Glenmorangie into next chapter as Moradpour heads to Dom Pérignon

Published 1 year ago

Following a five-year tenure marked by record-breaking achievements, Thomas Moradpour is stepping down as president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company to join luxury champagne brand Dom Pérignon, a fellow subsidiary of LVMH. He will be succeeded in post by Caspar MacRae, currently global marketing and business development director, from 3 July.

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Scot who scaled the heights of business in the USA honoured by his old university

Published 1 year ago

Grant Reid, the former CEO of Mars, has been conferred with an honorary degree from the University of Stirling at a ceremony today.

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Eden Mill advances in £8m green distillery project at St Andrews’ Eden Campus

Published 1 year ago

Eden Mill, a whisky and gin distillery based in St Andrews, has marked a significant milestone in its development of a new distillery and visitor centre at the University of St Andrews’ Eden Campus.

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GlenAllachie distillery reveals £600,000 visitor centre upgrade

Published 1 year ago

Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has unveiled major upgrades to its visitor centre as it gears up for the high season.

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FRP Advisory appointed joint administrators to Mara Seaweed

Published 1 year ago

Callum Carmichael and Chad Griffin, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of seaweed harvesting and seaweed-based seasonings manufacturer, Mara Seaweed Limited.

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QMS unveils ambitious five-year strategy to make Scotland a global leader in premium red meat

Published 1 year ago

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has unveiled a five-year plan to strengthen Scotland’s position as the ‘go-to’ choice for premium red meat worldwide.

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Aberdeen’s SugarBird Wines embarks on expansion with Burns Pavilion bid

Published 1 year ago

Aberdeen-based SugarBird Wines has been unveiled as the preferred bidder for the Burns Pavilion at Union Terrace Gardens, signalling an exciting expansion for the West End business.

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Henderson Loggie appointed to wind up Verdant Spirits

Published 1 year ago

Henderson Loggie has been appointed liquidator to Dundee-based gin producer Verdant Spirits amid mounting cash flow difficulties.

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Red meat industry contributes £926m to Scottish economy

Published 1 year ago

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has released its 2023 Red Meat Industry Profile report, underlining the industry’s significant role in Scottish food security, rural economy, and effective utilisation of the country’s natural resources.

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Aldi now Scotland’s third biggest supermarket by volume

Published 1 year ago

Aldi is Scotland’s third biggest supermarket by number of units sold, according to new figures from Kantar.

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Whisky producer gets green light for major upgrade

Published 1 year ago

Scottish whisky producer William Grant & Sons Distillers Ltd, which is known for its Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s and Drambuie labels, has received council approval to upgrade its current operations at the Grangestone Industrial Estate near Girvan.

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Super soup company SmarterNaturally transitions operations to Scotland

Published 1 year ago

Science-backed food company SmarterNaturally has committed to further growing operations in Scotland to support the growth of their pioneering ‘super soup’.

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