Food & Drink
Asian food market on track to expand thanks to support from Business Gateway
Published 9 months ago
An Asian foodmarket in the North-East is on track to expand its offering to prepare freshly made main meals after the business owners accessed support and expert guidance from Business Gateway.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotch whisky exports hold steady after record year
Published 9 months ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures demonstrating that exports in the first half of 2023 are continuing to deliver for the UK economy, as consumers drive the global trend for choosing higher quality products such as Scotch Whisky, which like other spirits are served in lower volumes compared to other alcohol categories.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bross Bagels to enter liquidation as debts top £1.2m
Published 9 months ago
An Edinburgh sandwich shop chain, Bross Bagels, has filed to be placed into liquidation after accruing debts of over £1.2 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Andrew Walker: Futureproofing the Scottish food and drink industry
Published 9 months ago
Andrew Walker discusses the challenges faced by the Scottish food and drink sector due to rising food inflation, highlighting the First Minister’s stability plan and emphasising the importance of robust contracts, understanding supply chain dynamics, and future-proofing pricing policies to ensure industry resilience and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish salmon export value touches £306m in H1 2023 amidst rising global demand
Published 9 months ago
Scottish salmon exports have racked up an impressive £306 million in sales between January and June, driven predominantly by the increasing demand in Asian and American markets.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread takes flight with 150% rise in travel retail
Published 9 months ago
Travel and tourism has driven demand for Scottish heritage products such as shortbread, as sales of Walker’s Shortbread in airports and train stations have risen by 150% in the past year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Rare whisky entrepreneur raises a glass to £20,000 funding boost
Published 9 months ago
International whisky enthusiasts will soon be able to have a taste of some of the world’s rarest and most sought-after spirits, after the entrepreneur behind Dramtubes – a Milngavie-based whisky tasting business – secured funding for growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mackie’s scoops success with £20m in ice cream sales
Published 9 months ago
Mackie’s of Scotland has achieved record sales of more than £20 million in the last financial year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish whisky industry receives ‘hammer blow’ amid 10.1% duty rise
Published 9 months ago
The whisky industry has expressed deep concerns over the 10.1% rise in alcohol duty which came into effect on 1 August, warning of potentially severe consequences for Scottish businesses.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Diageo toasts 12% surge in global scotch whisky sales
Published 9 months ago
Drinks conglomerate Diageo has celebrated a 12% increase in global Scotch whisky sales for the year ended 30 June 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
A.G. Barr CEO Roger White to step down after 21-year tenure
Published 9 months ago
A.G. Barr’s chief executive, Roger White, has announced his intention to step down from his position within the next year, marking an end to his over 21-year tenure with the Scottish beverage company.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macphie’s employee trust celebrates four decades of supporting staff and community
Published 9 months ago
Scottish ingredient manufacturer Macphie Ltd is marking the 40th anniversary of its employee trust scheme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish craft soda producer Rapscallion secures backing from prominent investor group
Published 9 months ago
Rapscallion Soda, a Scottish independent craft soft drink maker, is has taken strides towards its objective of providing healthier, tastier, and more sustainable alternatives to conventional soft drinks, with support from several investors.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Adam Hardie: How reduced duty on no and low alcohol drinks could brew success
Published 9 months ago
Adam Hardie discusses the implications of the new alcohol duty rules set to come into effect next week, which are predicted to impact the entire drinks sector, with particular benefits for producers of low and no-alcohol beverages.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SPFL and Loch Lomond Group score a win with extended partnership
Published 9 months ago
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has signed a multi-year extension to its partnership with the Loch Lomond Group.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Asian food market on track to expand thanks to support from Business Gateway
Published 9 months ago
An Asian foodmarket in the North-East is on track to expand its offering to prepare freshly made main meals after the business owners accessed support and expert guidance from Business Gateway.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotch whisky exports hold steady after record year
Published 9 months ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures demonstrating that exports in the first half of 2023 are continuing to deliver for the UK economy, as consumers drive the global trend for choosing higher quality products such as Scotch Whisky, which like other spirits are served in lower volumes compared to other alcohol categories.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bross Bagels to enter liquidation as debts top £1.2m
Published 9 months ago
An Edinburgh sandwich shop chain, Bross Bagels, has filed to be placed into liquidation after accruing debts of over £1.2 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Andrew Walker: Futureproofing the Scottish food and drink industry
Published 9 months ago
Andrew Walker discusses the challenges faced by the Scottish food and drink sector due to rising food inflation, highlighting the First Minister’s stability plan and emphasising the importance of robust contracts, understanding supply chain dynamics, and future-proofing pricing policies to ensure industry resilience and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish salmon export value touches £306m in H1 2023 amidst rising global demand
Published 9 months ago
Scottish salmon exports have racked up an impressive £306 million in sales between January and June, driven predominantly by the increasing demand in Asian and American markets.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread takes flight with 150% rise in travel retail
Published 9 months ago
Travel and tourism has driven demand for Scottish heritage products such as shortbread, as sales of Walker’s Shortbread in airports and train stations have risen by 150% in the past year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Rare whisky entrepreneur raises a glass to £20,000 funding boost
Published 9 months ago
International whisky enthusiasts will soon be able to have a taste of some of the world’s rarest and most sought-after spirits, after the entrepreneur behind Dramtubes – a Milngavie-based whisky tasting business – secured funding for growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mackie’s scoops success with £20m in ice cream sales
Published 9 months ago
Mackie’s of Scotland has achieved record sales of more than £20 million in the last financial year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish whisky industry receives ‘hammer blow’ amid 10.1% duty rise
Published 9 months ago
The whisky industry has expressed deep concerns over the 10.1% rise in alcohol duty which came into effect on 1 August, warning of potentially severe consequences for Scottish businesses.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Diageo toasts 12% surge in global scotch whisky sales
Published 9 months ago
Drinks conglomerate Diageo has celebrated a 12% increase in global Scotch whisky sales for the year ended 30 June 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
A.G. Barr CEO Roger White to step down after 21-year tenure
Published 9 months ago
A.G. Barr’s chief executive, Roger White, has announced his intention to step down from his position within the next year, marking an end to his over 21-year tenure with the Scottish beverage company.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macphie’s employee trust celebrates four decades of supporting staff and community
Published 9 months ago
Scottish ingredient manufacturer Macphie Ltd is marking the 40th anniversary of its employee trust scheme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish craft soda producer Rapscallion secures backing from prominent investor group
Published 9 months ago
Rapscallion Soda, a Scottish independent craft soft drink maker, is has taken strides towards its objective of providing healthier, tastier, and more sustainable alternatives to conventional soft drinks, with support from several investors.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Adam Hardie: How reduced duty on no and low alcohol drinks could brew success
Published 9 months ago
Adam Hardie discusses the implications of the new alcohol duty rules set to come into effect next week, which are predicted to impact the entire drinks sector, with particular benefits for producers of low and no-alcohol beverages.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SPFL and Loch Lomond Group score a win with extended partnership
Published 9 months ago
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has signed a multi-year extension to its partnership with the Loch Lomond Group.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →