Food & Drink
Edison Capital snaps up Burrito Picante
Published 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Buffalo Farm owner reacquires business through pre-pack administration
Published 6 months 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 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Budget delivers duty freeze for Scotch whisky
Published 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Game Fair to boost Perth economy by £5m in 35th year
Published 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Community to create a one-of-a-kind distillery in reputed ‘birthplace of malt whisky’
Published 6 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).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotch Whisky Association commits £300,000 to curb underage drinking
Published 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotch beef and smokies to gain protected status in Japan
Published 7 months ago
Scottish delicacies are to enjoy geographical indications (GIs) in Japan after the country struck a deal with the UK government.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Margiotta powers ahead thanks to £300,000 funding from HSBC
Published 7 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kettle Produce records £1.89m pre-tax loss on £161.69m turnover
Published 7 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Whisky Hammer raises a dram to £60m sales as it celebrates 100th auction with whisky giveaway
Published 7 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edison Capital snaps up Burrito Picante
Published 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Buffalo Farm owner reacquires business through pre-pack administration
Published 6 months 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 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Budget delivers duty freeze for Scotch whisky
Published 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Game Fair to boost Perth economy by £5m in 35th year
Published 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Community to create a one-of-a-kind distillery in reputed ‘birthplace of malt whisky’
Published 6 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).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotch Whisky Association commits £300,000 to curb underage drinking
Published 6 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotch beef and smokies to gain protected status in Japan
Published 7 months ago
Scottish delicacies are to enjoy geographical indications (GIs) in Japan after the country struck a deal with the UK government.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Margiotta powers ahead thanks to £300,000 funding from HSBC
Published 7 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kettle Produce records £1.89m pre-tax loss on £161.69m turnover
Published 7 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Whisky Hammer raises a dram to £60m sales as it celebrates 100th auction with whisky giveaway
Published 7 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →