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