Food & Drink
Tennent’s owner bounces back after £21m IT hurdle
Published 1 year ago
C&C Group, the owner of Tennent’s Lager, has reported an upswing in its business activities despite facing a financial setback due to an IT system upgrade mishap, which incurred a €25 million (around £21.65m) cost.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SWI’s global whisky HQ and one of largest whisky collections set to come to Scotland
Published 1 year ago
Scotch Whisky Investments’ (SWI) proposal to relocate its global headquarters, as well as one of the world’s largest whisky collections to Scotland, has moved a step closer.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland Food & Drink Partnership launches comprehensive toolkit to bolster industry growth
Published 1 year ago
In a refreshed toolkit launched by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership, industry experts share their experiences and offer fellow food & drink businesses tips and tricks on how to create an inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company toasts to 40 years and positive half-year results
Published 1 year ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company, the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has reported a 3% increase in revenue to £10.2 million in its half-year results ending 30 June 2023, coinciding with the company’s celebrations for 40 years in business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stranraer Oyster Festival draws record crowds
Published 1 year ago
The Stranraer Oyster Festival, a three-day event in south-west Scotland, has drawn record crowds this year with over 20,000 attendees expected.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Muir appointed to deliver first phase of £20m Inverclyde distillery
Published 1 year ago
Ardgowan Distillery has appointed Muir Construction to begin the first phase of Inverclyde’s first zero-carbon whisky distillery.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dal Riata Distillery toasts approval of £4.5m Campbeltown whisky distillery
Published 1 year ago
Dal Riata Distillery Ltd has secured planning permission from Argyll & Bute Council to establish a £4.5 million multi-purpose development alongside Campbeltown Loch.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Isle of Harris Distillery prepares for launch of first whisky
Published 1 year ago
The Isle of Harris Distillery is preparing to launch its first single malt whisky on 22 September.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mackie’s has got it licked as exports rise 37%
Published 1 year ago
Mackie’s of Scotland has scooped up a 37% increase in export sales for its luxury ice cream during the last financial year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ruby Capital invests £350k in Scottish cocktail mixer brand Tongue in Peat
Published 1 year ago
Dundee-based investment portfolio Ruby Capital, founded earlier this year by entrepreneur Tony Banks, has injected £350,000 into the Scottish Bloody Mary mixer brand, Tongue in Peat.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bon Accord toasts Sainsbury’s deal
Published 1 year ago
Edinburgh-based soft drinks firm Bon Accord has secured a new supply deal with Sainsbury’s.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
New leadership team to drive Bladnoch Distillery’s global ascent
Published 1 year ago
Privately-owned whisky distillery Bladnoch Distillery has appointed a new leadership team to steer its global growth strategy.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
McLaren Packaging returns as founding sponsor of second edition of The Distillers One of One charity auction
Published 1 year ago
Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging, a specialist supplier to the Scotch Whisky industry, is returning as a founding sponsor of the second edition of The Distillers One of One charity auction at Hopetoun House on the outskirts of Edinburgh next month.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
The Maclean Foundation’s rare whisky auction targets £60,000 for clean water projects
Published 1 year ago
In a unique move to raise money for The Maclean Foundation, whisky expert Charles Maclean MBE has enlisted the support of the Scotch whisky industry to host a fundraising auction with 39 “very rare and highly collectable” whisky lots.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Distillery approval marks whisky revival for Campbeltown
Published 1 year ago
Sustainable distilling expert Organic Architects has welcomed the announcement that Witchburn Distillery will go ahead.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Tennent’s owner bounces back after £21m IT hurdle
Published 1 year ago
C&C Group, the owner of Tennent’s Lager, has reported an upswing in its business activities despite facing a financial setback due to an IT system upgrade mishap, which incurred a €25 million (around £21.65m) cost.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SWI’s global whisky HQ and one of largest whisky collections set to come to Scotland
Published 1 year ago
Scotch Whisky Investments’ (SWI) proposal to relocate its global headquarters, as well as one of the world’s largest whisky collections to Scotland, has moved a step closer.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland Food & Drink Partnership launches comprehensive toolkit to bolster industry growth
Published 1 year ago
In a refreshed toolkit launched by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership, industry experts share their experiences and offer fellow food & drink businesses tips and tricks on how to create an inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company toasts to 40 years and positive half-year results
Published 1 year ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company, the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has reported a 3% increase in revenue to £10.2 million in its half-year results ending 30 June 2023, coinciding with the company’s celebrations for 40 years in business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stranraer Oyster Festival draws record crowds
Published 1 year ago
The Stranraer Oyster Festival, a three-day event in south-west Scotland, has drawn record crowds this year with over 20,000 attendees expected.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Muir appointed to deliver first phase of £20m Inverclyde distillery
Published 1 year ago
Ardgowan Distillery has appointed Muir Construction to begin the first phase of Inverclyde’s first zero-carbon whisky distillery.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dal Riata Distillery toasts approval of £4.5m Campbeltown whisky distillery
Published 1 year ago
Dal Riata Distillery Ltd has secured planning permission from Argyll & Bute Council to establish a £4.5 million multi-purpose development alongside Campbeltown Loch.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Isle of Harris Distillery prepares for launch of first whisky
Published 1 year ago
The Isle of Harris Distillery is preparing to launch its first single malt whisky on 22 September.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mackie’s has got it licked as exports rise 37%
Published 1 year ago
Mackie’s of Scotland has scooped up a 37% increase in export sales for its luxury ice cream during the last financial year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ruby Capital invests £350k in Scottish cocktail mixer brand Tongue in Peat
Published 1 year ago
Dundee-based investment portfolio Ruby Capital, founded earlier this year by entrepreneur Tony Banks, has injected £350,000 into the Scottish Bloody Mary mixer brand, Tongue in Peat.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bon Accord toasts Sainsbury’s deal
Published 1 year ago
Edinburgh-based soft drinks firm Bon Accord has secured a new supply deal with Sainsbury’s.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
New leadership team to drive Bladnoch Distillery’s global ascent
Published 1 year ago
Privately-owned whisky distillery Bladnoch Distillery has appointed a new leadership team to steer its global growth strategy.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
McLaren Packaging returns as founding sponsor of second edition of The Distillers One of One charity auction
Published 1 year ago
Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging, a specialist supplier to the Scotch Whisky industry, is returning as a founding sponsor of the second edition of The Distillers One of One charity auction at Hopetoun House on the outskirts of Edinburgh next month.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
The Maclean Foundation’s rare whisky auction targets £60,000 for clean water projects
Published 1 year ago
In a unique move to raise money for The Maclean Foundation, whisky expert Charles Maclean MBE has enlisted the support of the Scotch whisky industry to host a fundraising auction with 39 “very rare and highly collectable” whisky lots.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Distillery approval marks whisky revival for Campbeltown
Published 1 year ago
Sustainable distilling expert Organic Architects has welcomed the announcement that Witchburn Distillery will go ahead.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →