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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.

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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.

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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.

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Red meat industry contributes £926m to Scottish economy

Published 1 year ago

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has released its 2023 Red Meat Industry Profile report, underlining the industry’s significant role in Scottish food security, rural economy, and effective utilisation of the country’s natural resources.

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Aldi now Scotland’s third biggest supermarket by volume

Published 1 year ago

Aldi is Scotland’s third biggest supermarket by number of units sold, according to new figures from Kantar.

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Whisky producer gets green light for major upgrade

Published 1 year ago

Scottish whisky producer William Grant & Sons Distillers Ltd, which is known for its Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s and Drambuie labels, has received council approval to upgrade its current operations at the Grangestone Industrial Estate near Girvan.

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Super soup company SmarterNaturally transitions operations to Scotland

Published 1 year ago

Science-backed food company SmarterNaturally has committed to further growing operations in Scotland to support the growth of their pioneering ‘super soup’.

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Farmfoods reports £22.2m pre-tax profit

Published 1 year ago

Farmfoods, headquartered in Cumbernauld, has posted a pre-tax profit of £22.2 million in 2022, an increase from the previous year’s £20.5m.

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Inverness fruit and vegetable wholesaler branches out thanks to £150,000 HSBC UK funding

Published 1 year ago

An Inverness fruit and vegetable wholesaler has diversified its business to transform natural waste into an environmentally friendly soil enhancer, thanks to a £150,000 funding package from HSBC UK.

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New independent whisky bottler Halcyon Spirits unveils its inaugural release

Published 1 year ago

A new family-owned independent whisky bottler, Halcyon Spirits, has launched and debuted its first-ever release – a single cask Macallan 30 Year Old which was distilled in 1993.

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WJM aids grand opening of £25m ‘The Cairn’ distillery

Published 1 year ago

A team of Inverness-based solicitors are reflecting on their involvement in The Cairn - a distillery on the Spey - which marks its official opening today.

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Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed until late 2025

Published 1 year ago

The implementation of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been postponed until at least October 2025.

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BrewDog records third year of losses despite growing revenues

Published 1 year ago

Ellon-based brewer and pub operator, BrewDog, has reported substantial losses for the third consecutive year, despite showing a 12% rise in revenue to £321.2 million.

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Diageo accelerates CEO succession amid Menezes’ health concerns

Published 1 year ago

Diageo plc has moved forward a transition in its top management earlier than planned due to the unforeseen medical circumstances of outgoing CEO Ivan Menezes.

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Scotland hosts French chefs in international trade initiative

Published 1 year ago

In an initiative to raise awareness about Scottish produce among high-profile French chefs, a four-day visit has been arranged by Scottish Development International (SDI), supported by the Scottish Government’s office in Paris and the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership.

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