Food & Drink
Angus MacLeod: The key issues impacting the whisky sector
Published 1 year ago
Angus MacLeod, a solicitor who specialises in the spirits industry, has spoken about the challenges currently being faced by the Scotch whisky sector after conducting an analysis of the industry’s production, sales, and global reputation, and discussed the strategies that can be employed to overcome them.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stewart Pennington: No one size fits all solution as food and drink manufacturers navigate labour shortages
Published 1 year ago
Stewart Pennington writes about the challenges faced by food and drink manufacturers in the past year due to rising raw material costs, labour shortages, and the impact of Brexit, and discusses various strategies adopted by companies to manage these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Business Gateway fuels success of Stirling vegan restaurant
Published 1 year ago
Stirling’s first ever fully vegan restaurant has enjoyed a successful launch after the business owner accessed expert start-up guidance from Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Loch Lomond Distillers doubles profits as turnover breaks through £100m mark
Published 1 year ago
Loch Lomond Distillers has reported a significant financial upswing with a 20% increase in annual turnover, surpassing the £100 million threshold for the first time.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edrington distills success as profits rise 43% to £387.7m
Published 1 year ago
Edrington, the Glasgow-based whisky distiller, comprising prestigious brands including The Macallan and Famous Grouse, has reported a 43% rise in pre-tax profits and exceeding £1 billion in core revenue for the first time, marking a milestone in the company’s financial performance.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Brewdog boss says Brexit is ‘tragic for UK business’
Published 1 year ago
James Watt, CEO of Brewdog, the brewery and pub chain headquartered in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has expressed strong criticisms about the aftermath of Brexit, describing it as “tragic for UK business” and emphasising its detrimental effects on his own enterprise.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Uile-Bheist produces first Inverness beers in three decades
Published 1 year ago
The new £7.5 million Uile-bheist Distillery and Brewery this week completed production of its full core range of craft beer – the first beers brewed in Inverness for 34 years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
MacRae to lead Glenmorangie into next chapter as Moradpour heads to Dom Pérignon
Published 1 year ago
Following a five-year tenure marked by record-breaking achievements, Thomas Moradpour is stepping down as president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company to join luxury champagne brand Dom Pérignon, a fellow subsidiary of LVMH. He will be succeeded in post by Caspar MacRae, currently global marketing and business development director, from 3 July.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scot who scaled the heights of business in the USA honoured by his old university
Published 1 year ago
Grant Reid, the former CEO of Mars, has been conferred with an honorary degree from the University of Stirling at a ceremony today.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Eden Mill advances in £8m green distillery project at St Andrews’ Eden Campus
Published 1 year ago
Eden Mill, a whisky and gin distillery based in St Andrews, has marked a significant milestone in its development of a new distillery and visitor centre at the University of St Andrews’ Eden Campus.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
GlenAllachie distillery reveals £600,000 visitor centre upgrade
Published 1 year ago
Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has unveiled major upgrades to its visitor centre as it gears up for the high season.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
FRP Advisory appointed joint administrators to Mara Seaweed
Published 1 year ago
Callum Carmichael and Chad Griffin, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of seaweed harvesting and seaweed-based seasonings manufacturer, Mara Seaweed Limited.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
QMS unveils ambitious five-year strategy to make Scotland a global leader in premium red meat
Published 1 year ago
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has unveiled a five-year plan to strengthen Scotland’s position as the ‘go-to’ choice for premium red meat worldwide.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdeen’s SugarBird Wines embarks on expansion with Burns Pavilion bid
Published 1 year ago
Aberdeen-based SugarBird Wines has been unveiled as the preferred bidder for the Burns Pavilion at Union Terrace Gardens, signalling an exciting expansion for the West End business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Henderson Loggie appointed to wind up Verdant Spirits
Published 1 year ago
Henderson Loggie has been appointed liquidator to Dundee-based gin producer Verdant Spirits amid mounting cash flow difficulties.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Angus MacLeod: The key issues impacting the whisky sector
Published 1 year ago
Angus MacLeod, a solicitor who specialises in the spirits industry, has spoken about the challenges currently being faced by the Scotch whisky sector after conducting an analysis of the industry’s production, sales, and global reputation, and discussed the strategies that can be employed to overcome them.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stewart Pennington: No one size fits all solution as food and drink manufacturers navigate labour shortages
Published 1 year ago
Stewart Pennington writes about the challenges faced by food and drink manufacturers in the past year due to rising raw material costs, labour shortages, and the impact of Brexit, and discusses various strategies adopted by companies to manage these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Business Gateway fuels success of Stirling vegan restaurant
Published 1 year ago
Stirling’s first ever fully vegan restaurant has enjoyed a successful launch after the business owner accessed expert start-up guidance from Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Loch Lomond Distillers doubles profits as turnover breaks through £100m mark
Published 1 year ago
Loch Lomond Distillers has reported a significant financial upswing with a 20% increase in annual turnover, surpassing the £100 million threshold for the first time.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edrington distills success as profits rise 43% to £387.7m
Published 1 year ago
Edrington, the Glasgow-based whisky distiller, comprising prestigious brands including The Macallan and Famous Grouse, has reported a 43% rise in pre-tax profits and exceeding £1 billion in core revenue for the first time, marking a milestone in the company’s financial performance.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Brewdog boss says Brexit is ‘tragic for UK business’
Published 1 year ago
James Watt, CEO of Brewdog, the brewery and pub chain headquartered in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has expressed strong criticisms about the aftermath of Brexit, describing it as “tragic for UK business” and emphasising its detrimental effects on his own enterprise.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Uile-Bheist produces first Inverness beers in three decades
Published 1 year ago
The new £7.5 million Uile-bheist Distillery and Brewery this week completed production of its full core range of craft beer – the first beers brewed in Inverness for 34 years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
MacRae to lead Glenmorangie into next chapter as Moradpour heads to Dom Pérignon
Published 1 year ago
Following a five-year tenure marked by record-breaking achievements, Thomas Moradpour is stepping down as president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company to join luxury champagne brand Dom Pérignon, a fellow subsidiary of LVMH. He will be succeeded in post by Caspar MacRae, currently global marketing and business development director, from 3 July.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scot who scaled the heights of business in the USA honoured by his old university
Published 1 year ago
Grant Reid, the former CEO of Mars, has been conferred with an honorary degree from the University of Stirling at a ceremony today.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Eden Mill advances in £8m green distillery project at St Andrews’ Eden Campus
Published 1 year ago
Eden Mill, a whisky and gin distillery based in St Andrews, has marked a significant milestone in its development of a new distillery and visitor centre at the University of St Andrews’ Eden Campus.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
GlenAllachie distillery reveals £600,000 visitor centre upgrade
Published 1 year ago
Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has unveiled major upgrades to its visitor centre as it gears up for the high season.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
FRP Advisory appointed joint administrators to Mara Seaweed
Published 1 year ago
Callum Carmichael and Chad Griffin, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of seaweed harvesting and seaweed-based seasonings manufacturer, Mara Seaweed Limited.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
QMS unveils ambitious five-year strategy to make Scotland a global leader in premium red meat
Published 1 year ago
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has unveiled a five-year plan to strengthen Scotland’s position as the ‘go-to’ choice for premium red meat worldwide.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdeen’s SugarBird Wines embarks on expansion with Burns Pavilion bid
Published 1 year ago
Aberdeen-based SugarBird Wines has been unveiled as the preferred bidder for the Burns Pavilion at Union Terrace Gardens, signalling an exciting expansion for the West End business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Henderson Loggie appointed to wind up Verdant Spirits
Published 1 year ago
Henderson Loggie has been appointed liquidator to Dundee-based gin producer Verdant Spirits amid mounting cash flow difficulties.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →