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Edison Capital snaps up Burrito Picante

Published 1 month 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.

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Angus Soft Fruits’ profits bounce back to £290,000

Published 1 month 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.

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Dedicated rum bar ‘Ruma’ to showcase Scottish and global rums

Published 1 month 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.

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Independent Scottish brewery gears up for UK-wide expansion

Published 2 months ago

An independent brewery based in Aberdeen has secured a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK, enabling its expansion across the UK

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Family-owned Orcadian distillery receives £246k grant for whisky expansion

Published 2 months ago

A family business in Orkney has begun construction of the island’s newest whisky distillery, which will create jobs and support carbon reduction.

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Buffalo Farm owner reacquires business through pre-pack administration

Published 2 months ago

A pre-pack sale has been arranged for The Buffalo Farm, a Fife-based business, to its founder Steve Mitchell.

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Perth sommelier expands after funding boost

Published 2 months 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.

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Budget delivers duty freeze for Scotch whisky

Published 2 months 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.

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Scottish Game Fair to boost Perth economy by £5m in 35th year

Published 2 months 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.

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Community to create a one-of-a-kind distillery in reputed ‘birthplace of malt whisky’

Published 2 months ago

A £5 million community-led project to create a new distillery in an area regarded as a birthplace of Scotland’s national drink has secured up to £0.5m investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

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Scotch Whisky Association commits £300,000 to curb underage drinking

Published 2 months ago

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has unveiled a new partnership with Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) to combat underage drinking in key regions across Scotland.

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Scotch beef and smokies to gain protected status in Japan

Published 2 months ago

Scottish delicacies are to enjoy geographical indications (GIs) in Japan after the country struck a deal with the UK government.

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Margiotta powers ahead thanks to £300,000 funding from HSBC

Published 2 months ago

An Edinburgh-based independent convenience retailer has installed solar panels at its Newbridge headquarters thanks to £300,000 funding from HSBC Equipment Finance.

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Kettle Produce records £1.89m pre-tax loss on £161.69m turnover

Published 2 months ago

Kettle Produce, a vegetable producer headquartered near Cupar, has disclosed a pre-tax loss of £1.89 million for the year ended 27 May 2023.

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Whisky Hammer raises a dram to £60m sales as it celebrates 100th auction with whisky giveaway

Published 2 months ago

Specialist spirits auctioneer Whisky Hammer is poised to build upon its £60 million worth of whisky sales as it prepares for its monumental 100th auction next month.

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