Food & Drink
Gordon & MacPhail reports surge in profits fuelled by vintage malt and Asian market expansion
Published 10 months ago
Whisky firm Gordon & MacPhail has reported a substantial increase in profits and turnover, with significant contributions from the successful sale of an 80-year-old single malt and robust growth in Asian markets.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kirkcaldy pizza venture rolls out new food truck with slice of £4m start-up funding
Published 10 months ago
Massimo Panarella, the entrepreneur behind Kirkcaldy-based Don Basilico, has successfully garnered a £25,000 loan to purchase a new food truck, enhancing his authentic Italian pizza offering in Fife.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alcohol duty freeze cheers Scotch Whisky producers
Published 10 months ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the Chancellor’s decision to maintain the current 10.1% alcohol duty rates, providing a much-needed reprieve for the sector, saying that the decision to cancel a further hike provides “much-needed stability” for distillers.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
North Point Distillery launches Dalclagie Highland Single Malt
Published 10 months ago
Scottish craft spirit producer North Point Distillery has launched its Dalclagie Highland Single Malt Whisky.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company secures £15m financing facility with Ferovinum
Published 10 months ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), ownership of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has secured a substantial financing deal with Ferovinum, amounting to £15 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Albex expands portfolio with £800k Rainbow Dust acquisition
Published 10 months ago
Paisley-headquartered the Albex Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Rainbow Dust from Real Good Food PLC in a deal worth £800,000.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Nc’nean Distillery’s sustainable Scottish whisky goes global with Virgin Money and UKEF backing
Published 10 months ago
Nc’nean Distillery Limited, an independent Scottish whisky producer, has received a significant funding package facilitated by Virgin Money and backed by the UK government’s UK Export Finance (UKEF) to further its expansion into North American markets and bring its vision for sustainable, organic Scottish whisky overseas.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ardgowan Distillery’s £20m zero carbon development breaks ground
Published 10 months ago
Ardgowan Distillery, Inverclyde’s zero-carbon whisky producer, has commenced construction on its £20 million facility, hailed as the “cathedral of whisky”.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Salmon soars in global markets with annual exports worth £611m
Published 10 months ago
Scottish salmon has solidified its position as the UK’s top food export, with a remarkable 7% increase in value.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Glenshire Group serves up expansion with 16 new Pizza Hut franchises in Scotland
Published 10 months ago
The Glenshire Group, a Scottish family-owned conglomerate known for its Greens Retail chain and Skwishee frozen drinks, has significantly expanded its Pizza Hut Delivery operations by acquiring 16 new franchise sites.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Islay brewery hops into £280k expansion following HIE investment
Published 10 months ago
Islay Ales Co Ltd, the sole brewery on the island of Islay, has embarked on a £280,000 expansion with a boost from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which has invested £54,000.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chivas Brothers bolsters whisky tourism with unveiling of Linn House
Published 10 months ago
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky division of Pernod Ricard, has broadened its visitor experience with the launch of Linn House, its first guest house opening this November.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
William Grant & Sons brings on Heineken exec as new CEO
Published 11 months ago
William Grant & Sons, owner of brands such as Glenfiddich and Grant’s, has appointed Søren Hagh as chief executive officer commencing 1 January 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chivas Brothers hosts over 130 industry peers at Glentauchers Distillery ‘Open House’
Published 11 months ago
Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky, has opened the doors of its Glentauchers distillery to the wider spirits industry to share its successful implementation of heat recovery technology at the company site.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Shetland mussel farm set for expansion with £70k from HIE
Published 11 months ago
C&A Thomason, a family-operated mussel farm based in North Yell, Shetland, has made significant enhancements to its operations thanks to a funding injection of £70,380 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gordon & MacPhail reports surge in profits fuelled by vintage malt and Asian market expansion
Published 10 months ago
Whisky firm Gordon & MacPhail has reported a substantial increase in profits and turnover, with significant contributions from the successful sale of an 80-year-old single malt and robust growth in Asian markets.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kirkcaldy pizza venture rolls out new food truck with slice of £4m start-up funding
Published 10 months ago
Massimo Panarella, the entrepreneur behind Kirkcaldy-based Don Basilico, has successfully garnered a £25,000 loan to purchase a new food truck, enhancing his authentic Italian pizza offering in Fife.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alcohol duty freeze cheers Scotch Whisky producers
Published 10 months ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the Chancellor’s decision to maintain the current 10.1% alcohol duty rates, providing a much-needed reprieve for the sector, saying that the decision to cancel a further hike provides “much-needed stability” for distillers.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
North Point Distillery launches Dalclagie Highland Single Malt
Published 10 months ago
Scottish craft spirit producer North Point Distillery has launched its Dalclagie Highland Single Malt Whisky.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company secures £15m financing facility with Ferovinum
Published 10 months ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), ownership of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has secured a substantial financing deal with Ferovinum, amounting to £15 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Albex expands portfolio with £800k Rainbow Dust acquisition
Published 10 months ago
Paisley-headquartered the Albex Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Rainbow Dust from Real Good Food PLC in a deal worth £800,000.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Nc’nean Distillery’s sustainable Scottish whisky goes global with Virgin Money and UKEF backing
Published 10 months ago
Nc’nean Distillery Limited, an independent Scottish whisky producer, has received a significant funding package facilitated by Virgin Money and backed by the UK government’s UK Export Finance (UKEF) to further its expansion into North American markets and bring its vision for sustainable, organic Scottish whisky overseas.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ardgowan Distillery’s £20m zero carbon development breaks ground
Published 10 months ago
Ardgowan Distillery, Inverclyde’s zero-carbon whisky producer, has commenced construction on its £20 million facility, hailed as the “cathedral of whisky”.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Salmon soars in global markets with annual exports worth £611m
Published 10 months ago
Scottish salmon has solidified its position as the UK’s top food export, with a remarkable 7% increase in value.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Glenshire Group serves up expansion with 16 new Pizza Hut franchises in Scotland
Published 10 months ago
The Glenshire Group, a Scottish family-owned conglomerate known for its Greens Retail chain and Skwishee frozen drinks, has significantly expanded its Pizza Hut Delivery operations by acquiring 16 new franchise sites.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Islay brewery hops into £280k expansion following HIE investment
Published 10 months ago
Islay Ales Co Ltd, the sole brewery on the island of Islay, has embarked on a £280,000 expansion with a boost from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which has invested £54,000.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chivas Brothers bolsters whisky tourism with unveiling of Linn House
Published 10 months ago
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky division of Pernod Ricard, has broadened its visitor experience with the launch of Linn House, its first guest house opening this November.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
William Grant & Sons brings on Heineken exec as new CEO
Published 11 months ago
William Grant & Sons, owner of brands such as Glenfiddich and Grant’s, has appointed Søren Hagh as chief executive officer commencing 1 January 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chivas Brothers hosts over 130 industry peers at Glentauchers Distillery ‘Open House’
Published 11 months ago
Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky, has opened the doors of its Glentauchers distillery to the wider spirits industry to share its successful implementation of heat recovery technology at the company site.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Shetland mussel farm set for expansion with £70k from HIE
Published 11 months ago
C&A Thomason, a family-operated mussel farm based in North Yell, Shetland, has made significant enhancements to its operations thanks to a funding injection of £70,380 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →