The Port of Leith has ushered in a significant milestone by appointing Vaibhav Sood as its head of whisky, as it prepares to commence operations and open its doors to the public.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.