Food & Drink
Pulpex raises £62m for fibre bottle factory near Glasgow
Published 3 days ago
Pulpex Limited, a sustainable packaging technology company, has today announced a £62 million Series D investment round led by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the Scottish National Investment Bank.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Morris & Spottiswood resumes work on Islay distillery after ISG collapse
Published 3 days ago
Fit-out, refurbishment, construction and housing provider Morris & Spottiswood has expanded its drinks sector presence in Scotland as work recommences on a new-build distillery project for a drinks producer, located on the island of Islay.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Plans submitted to revive Scotland’s infamous legal distillery
Published 5 days ago
Sustainable distilling expert Organic Architects submitted a planning application to Highland Council last week for a new whisky distillery, visitor centre, and warehouse on Mulchaich Farm, located in the district of Ferintosh on the Black Isle.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Edinburgh start-up infuses coffee with whisky heritage thanks to Business Gateway support
Published 2 weeks ago
An Edinburgh-based business is brewing up success with its unique whisky barrel-aged coffee.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Seven-year director ban and £30k fine for Aberdeen takeaway
Published 2 weeks ago
A former Aberdeen takeaway boss has been banned from being a company director for seven years after employing three illegal workers.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Loch Lomond Group gets green light for new distillery in Luss
Published 2 weeks ago
Loch Lomond Group has secured planning permission and started construction on a new distillery and visitor centre in Luss with completion anticipated for summer 2025.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Glasgow Fort celebrates bumper festive season following major new retail openings
Published 3 weeks ago
Glasgow Fort has reported a strong end to the year with December seeing a 10.6% increase in footfall from 2023, following a series of major new store openings providing greater choice for shoppers.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Irn-Bru maker’s shares bubble as revenues rise 5%
Published 3 weeks ago
Scottish soft drinks maker AG Barr saw its shares climb after reporting a 5% rise in annual revenue, driven by strong performances from its core brands.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Edge champion Tailored Spirits Co releases first whiskies
Published 3 weeks ago
Set to revolutionise the private whisky bottling world, Edinburgh-based Scottish Edge 2024 champions Tailored Spirits Co has secured £100k funding at Scotland’s biggest business funding competition and now launches its first-ever series of whiskies under the brand name The Experimental Series.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Biffa entitled to sue Scottish Government over delay to Deposit Return Scheme
Published 3 weeks ago
A lord ordinary has ruled that a waste management company is entitled to sue the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the coming into effect of the Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread wraps up festive season with 19.5% sales growth
Published 3 weeks ago
Walker’s Shortbread has reported a 19.5% year-on-year growth in festive sales, driven by a six-figure, multi-channel marketing campaign that highlighted the joy of sharing shortbread during Christmas and New Year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Savills: Independent operators drive Glasgow’s food & beverage revival
Published 3 weeks ago
Glasgow city centre has experienced a significant surge in food and beverage (F&B) activity in 2024, with 34 new openings marking the highest volume in over six years – a 25% increase compared to the previous year – according to Savills.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
In Pictures: Stills installed at Eden Mill Distillery
Published 4 weeks ago
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has installed the wash and spirit stills at its new distillery in St Andrews, as the brand gets ready to start production on the Eden Campus.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Stuart McCallum: Whisky industry faces challenging 2025
Published 1 month ago
Stuart McCallum discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s whisky industry in 2025, including potential tariffs, a slowdown in the Chinese market, and increased competition, while also the potential for growth in tourism.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
East Kilbride-headquartered Hero Brands posts £3.8m pre-tax profit
Published 1 month ago
Hero Brands has continued to drive the growth of the food & beverage (F&B) brands across its stable as it reports its latest financial results.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Pulpex raises £62m for fibre bottle factory near Glasgow
Published 3 days ago
Pulpex Limited, a sustainable packaging technology company, has today announced a £62 million Series D investment round led by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the Scottish National Investment Bank.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Morris & Spottiswood resumes work on Islay distillery after ISG collapse
Published 3 days ago
Fit-out, refurbishment, construction and housing provider Morris & Spottiswood has expanded its drinks sector presence in Scotland as work recommences on a new-build distillery project for a drinks producer, located on the island of Islay.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Plans submitted to revive Scotland’s infamous legal distillery
Published 5 days ago
Sustainable distilling expert Organic Architects submitted a planning application to Highland Council last week for a new whisky distillery, visitor centre, and warehouse on Mulchaich Farm, located in the district of Ferintosh on the Black Isle.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Edinburgh start-up infuses coffee with whisky heritage thanks to Business Gateway support
Published 2 weeks ago
An Edinburgh-based business is brewing up success with its unique whisky barrel-aged coffee.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Seven-year director ban and £30k fine for Aberdeen takeaway
Published 2 weeks ago
A former Aberdeen takeaway boss has been banned from being a company director for seven years after employing three illegal workers.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Loch Lomond Group gets green light for new distillery in Luss
Published 2 weeks ago
Loch Lomond Group has secured planning permission and started construction on a new distillery and visitor centre in Luss with completion anticipated for summer 2025.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Glasgow Fort celebrates bumper festive season following major new retail openings
Published 3 weeks ago
Glasgow Fort has reported a strong end to the year with December seeing a 10.6% increase in footfall from 2023, following a series of major new store openings providing greater choice for shoppers.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Irn-Bru maker’s shares bubble as revenues rise 5%
Published 3 weeks ago
Scottish soft drinks maker AG Barr saw its shares climb after reporting a 5% rise in annual revenue, driven by strong performances from its core brands.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Edge champion Tailored Spirits Co releases first whiskies
Published 3 weeks ago
Set to revolutionise the private whisky bottling world, Edinburgh-based Scottish Edge 2024 champions Tailored Spirits Co has secured £100k funding at Scotland’s biggest business funding competition and now launches its first-ever series of whiskies under the brand name The Experimental Series.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Biffa entitled to sue Scottish Government over delay to Deposit Return Scheme
Published 3 weeks ago
A lord ordinary has ruled that a waste management company is entitled to sue the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the coming into effect of the Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread wraps up festive season with 19.5% sales growth
Published 3 weeks ago
Walker’s Shortbread has reported a 19.5% year-on-year growth in festive sales, driven by a six-figure, multi-channel marketing campaign that highlighted the joy of sharing shortbread during Christmas and New Year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Savills: Independent operators drive Glasgow’s food & beverage revival
Published 3 weeks ago
Glasgow city centre has experienced a significant surge in food and beverage (F&B) activity in 2024, with 34 new openings marking the highest volume in over six years – a 25% increase compared to the previous year – according to Savills.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
In Pictures: Stills installed at Eden Mill Distillery
Published 4 weeks ago
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has installed the wash and spirit stills at its new distillery in St Andrews, as the brand gets ready to start production on the Eden Campus.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Stuart McCallum: Whisky industry faces challenging 2025
Published 1 month ago
Stuart McCallum discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s whisky industry in 2025, including potential tariffs, a slowdown in the Chinese market, and increased competition, while also the potential for growth in tourism.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
East Kilbride-headquartered Hero Brands posts £3.8m pre-tax profit
Published 1 month ago
Hero Brands has continued to drive the growth of the food & beverage (F&B) brands across its stable as it reports its latest financial results.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →