Scotland’s largest jam and marmalade maker; Mackays have become the first food producer to show their commitment to climate action by adding Pawprint to their jars. In a bid to help the nation start each day taking positive climate action there will be a QR code linking to the free Pawprint app – providing users […]
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Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen are among the cities that offer residents the most expensive night out in the UK while Dundee takes the top spot for being the cheapest city. The research by IndeJuice analysed data on the most populated areas in the UK on Expatistan to find where people can enjoy a night out at
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Compass Scotland has partnered with Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland (AHS) to provide training opportunities for the next generation of Scottish hospitality professionals. Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services firm, Compass Scotland launched as a distinct business in November 2020. AHS is a world-class, industry-led hospitality apprenticeship programme,
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L-R: Karin Hayhow, Mac Mackie and Kirstin McNutt Scotland’s largest ice cream producer has posted record revenues and profit despite the dual challenges of rising costs and Covid-lockdown restrictions. Turnover at family-owned Mackie’s of Scotland increased by 11% to £18.5 million (up from £16.7 million) while operating profit rose by 19% to £4.1 million (compared to £3.4
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L-R: John Currie, Jennifer McLachlan, David Thomson, Fiona Huston and Howell Davies Scottish food and drink producers have been awarded a share of £160k of funding for sustainable projects as part of an industry-wide commitment to net zero. Seventeen businesses from across the country have secured the funding from the Scottish Food & Drink Net Zero
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L-R: George Taylor & James Taylor A popular snack brand plans to continue ramping up production in 2022 following sustained growth throughout its business. After charting a 22% increase in annual turnover in 2021, Mackie’s at Taypack – which makes crisps, popcorn and health snacks – is now making more than half a million
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Some of Scotland’s finest produce were globally showcased at a World Expo 2020 reception held in Dubai on the 15 February organised by Scottish Development International (SDI). Scotland’s Food and Drink VIP Reception and Showcase will highlight the country’s world-renowned food and drink sector to an international audience and provide export opportunities for Scottish firms
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Scottish brewer Vault City Brewing has become the first commercial brewery in the UK to adopt a four-day working week. The Edinburgh-based brewer – famous for creating modern and innovative sour beers with flavours including Iron Brew, Cloudy Lemonade and Rhubarb and Custard – has made the move permanent across its brewery, bar and office sites
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Scotland’s most awarded butcher has turned down a lucrative approach from a major UK supermarket chain to instead supply direct to its own fast growing consumer base plus the independent sector. Family-owned butcher McCaskie’s from Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, has opted to supply and support like-minded small to medium size businesses including retailers, restaurants, hotels and
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Boss Pizza has announced plans to create 300 jobs as it plans to open branches across the UK. This announcement is part of a national expansion plan which is due to commence in March 2022. The new jobs will create a variety of opportunities from franchising, marketing, logistics, warehousing, retail and customer service. The expansion
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