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SCOTLAND WARNED ITS “PUNCHING ABOVE ITS WEIGHT” WITH FOOD & DRINK EXPORTS

raja Posted On May , 2022

Scotland was among three areas of the UK which saw the strongest recovery last year in response to the challenges of the pandemic and Brexit, according to a report by the Food and Drink Federation. It found that Scotland’s recovery […]

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SCOTLAND’S FINANCE SECTOR AT CROSSROADS AMID CANDIDATE CRISIS

raja Posted On February , 2022

A massive shortfall of candidates and pressure to significantly increase salaries and perks makes grim reading for financial services sector businesses in Scotland, according to a new report. An exodus of international staff due to Brexit, Covid-related career changing and […]

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SCOTTISH SALMON LEVELS NEAR RECORD

raja Posted On February , 2022

Scottish salmon exports recovered to near record levels, with sales increasing by 36% last year. It remains one of the UK’s biggest food exports, with sales overseas increasing to £614m, compared to 2020 and marginally below the record level at […]

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CONSUMERS WARNED ABOUT LORRY DRIVER SHORTAGE

raja Posted On December , 2021

The shortage of haulage drivers is leaving the north of Scotland 30% down in volume of goods reaching shops and caterers, say their suppliers. There is also a 15% shortfall in goods getting to the central belt, according to the […]