Food & Drink
Scottish Edge champion Tailored Spirits Co releases first whiskies
Published 2 months ago
Set to revolutionise the private whisky bottling world, Edinburgh-based Scottish Edge 2024 champions Tailored Spirits Co has secured £100k funding at Scotland’s biggest business funding competition and now launches its first-ever series of whiskies under the brand name The Experimental Series.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Biffa entitled to sue Scottish Government over delay to Deposit Return Scheme
Published 2 months ago
A lord ordinary has ruled that a waste management company is entitled to sue the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the coming into effect of the Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread wraps up festive season with 19.5% sales growth
Published 2 months ago
Walker’s Shortbread has reported a 19.5% year-on-year growth in festive sales, driven by a six-figure, multi-channel marketing campaign that highlighted the joy of sharing shortbread during Christmas and New Year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Savills: Independent operators drive Glasgow’s food & beverage revival
Published 2 months ago
Glasgow city centre has experienced a significant surge in food and beverage (F&B) activity in 2024, with 34 new openings marking the highest volume in over six years – a 25% increase compared to the previous year – according to Savills.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
In Pictures: Stills installed at Eden Mill Distillery
Published 2 months ago
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has installed the wash and spirit stills at its new distillery in St Andrews, as the brand gets ready to start production on the Eden Campus.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Stuart McCallum: Whisky industry faces challenging 2025
Published 2 months ago
Stuart McCallum discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s whisky industry in 2025, including potential tariffs, a slowdown in the Chinese market, and increased competition, while also the potential for growth in tourism.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
East Kilbride-headquartered Hero Brands posts £3.8m pre-tax profit
Published 2 months ago
Hero Brands has continued to drive the growth of the food & beverage (F&B) brands across its stable as it reports its latest financial results.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread receives new Royal Warrant
Published 2 months ago
Walker’s Shortbread has received a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company on track to hit forecasts as healthy membership growth continues
Published 3 months ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and Single Cask Nation (SCN), is on track to achieve a £1 million EBITDA for FY24, representing a significant improvement on the previous year, according to its latest trading update.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gordon’s Trattoria joins Merchant Leisure group
Published 3 months ago
Gordon’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant situated on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, has been acquired by Merchant Leisure.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sir James Walker
Published 3 months ago
Sir James Nicol Walker CBE passed away in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Sunday 15 December 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chivas Brothers unveils unique Burns Night experience at Linn House
Published 3 months ago
Linn House, the “undiscovered home of whisky” nestled on the banks of the River Isla in Speyside, is set to open its doors for a unique food and whisky experience in celebration of Burns Night from 23 to 25 January 2025.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Slump in luxury whisky sales signals end of boom
Published 3 months ago
The burgeoning market for rare whisky has experienced a significant downturn, with auction prices plummeting in the past year, according to a report by Edinburgh-based investment bank Noble & Co.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Diageo shares rise 4% after Guinness restricts pub supply for Christmas
Published 3 months ago
Diageo, the owner of Guinness, has restricted the amount of the stout pubs can order in the lead up to Christmas due to “exceptional demand”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Anstruther’s famous Cellar reopens following £20,000 British Business Bank funding
Published 3 months ago
A renowned restaurant venue in the heart of Anstruther has been given a fresh lease of life with the opening of a wine and tapas bar called The Cellar at 24.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Scottish Edge champion Tailored Spirits Co releases first whiskies
Published 2 months ago
Set to revolutionise the private whisky bottling world, Edinburgh-based Scottish Edge 2024 champions Tailored Spirits Co has secured £100k funding at Scotland’s biggest business funding competition and now launches its first-ever series of whiskies under the brand name The Experimental Series.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Biffa entitled to sue Scottish Government over delay to Deposit Return Scheme
Published 2 months ago
A lord ordinary has ruled that a waste management company is entitled to sue the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the coming into effect of the Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread wraps up festive season with 19.5% sales growth
Published 2 months ago
Walker’s Shortbread has reported a 19.5% year-on-year growth in festive sales, driven by a six-figure, multi-channel marketing campaign that highlighted the joy of sharing shortbread during Christmas and New Year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Savills: Independent operators drive Glasgow’s food & beverage revival
Published 2 months ago
Glasgow city centre has experienced a significant surge in food and beverage (F&B) activity in 2024, with 34 new openings marking the highest volume in over six years – a 25% increase compared to the previous year – according to Savills.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
In Pictures: Stills installed at Eden Mill Distillery
Published 2 months ago
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has installed the wash and spirit stills at its new distillery in St Andrews, as the brand gets ready to start production on the Eden Campus.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Stuart McCallum: Whisky industry faces challenging 2025
Published 2 months ago
Stuart McCallum discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s whisky industry in 2025, including potential tariffs, a slowdown in the Chinese market, and increased competition, while also the potential for growth in tourism.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
East Kilbride-headquartered Hero Brands posts £3.8m pre-tax profit
Published 2 months ago
Hero Brands has continued to drive the growth of the food & beverage (F&B) brands across its stable as it reports its latest financial results.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Walker’s Shortbread receives new Royal Warrant
Published 2 months ago
Walker’s Shortbread has received a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Artisanal Spirits Company on track to hit forecasts as healthy membership growth continues
Published 3 months ago
The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and Single Cask Nation (SCN), is on track to achieve a £1 million EBITDA for FY24, representing a significant improvement on the previous year, according to its latest trading update.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gordon’s Trattoria joins Merchant Leisure group
Published 3 months ago
Gordon’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant situated on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, has been acquired by Merchant Leisure.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sir James Walker
Published 3 months ago
Sir James Nicol Walker CBE passed away in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Sunday 15 December 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chivas Brothers unveils unique Burns Night experience at Linn House
Published 3 months ago
Linn House, the “undiscovered home of whisky” nestled on the banks of the River Isla in Speyside, is set to open its doors for a unique food and whisky experience in celebration of Burns Night from 23 to 25 January 2025.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Slump in luxury whisky sales signals end of boom
Published 3 months ago
The burgeoning market for rare whisky has experienced a significant downturn, with auction prices plummeting in the past year, according to a report by Edinburgh-based investment bank Noble & Co.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Diageo shares rise 4% after Guinness restricts pub supply for Christmas
Published 3 months ago
Diageo, the owner of Guinness, has restricted the amount of the stout pubs can order in the lead up to Christmas due to “exceptional demand”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Anstruther’s famous Cellar reopens following £20,000 British Business Bank funding
Published 3 months ago
A renowned restaurant venue in the heart of Anstruther has been given a fresh lease of life with the opening of a wine and tapas bar called The Cellar at 24.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →