Angus Dundee Distillers, owner of Tomintoul and Glencadam malt distilleries, has embarked on a project to construct a malt whisky distillery and a visitor experience in Chun’an, China.
Bridge of Allan-based Graham’s the Family Dairy has made a loss for the first time in its history as new accounts show the firm made a £1.3 million loss before tax in the year ended March 31 2023.
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) and the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) have joined forces, calling on the Scottish Government to pass on funding for their sector following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement which will see English businesses receive a 75% reduction in rates bills in the financial year 2024-25.
Scottish food and drink professionals met with colleagues from France — the Scottish sector’s biggest export market — last night at a special ‘Scottish Islands’ themed St Andrew’s Day event backed by the British ambassador and the Scottish Government.
A luxury Scottish chocolate brand that started in its owner’s home kitchen has successfully expanded into new premises after receiving advice and support from Business Gateway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.