Food & Drink

THE FOOD & DRINK SECTOR IN SCOTLAND REMAINS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE

Left to Right: Hosts of the Scotland Food & Drink’s Industry Conference  Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, Iain Baxter, and Nicky Marr 88% of businesses remain optimistic about the future growth of Scotland’s food and drink sector according to a survey conducted of business leaders. The poll was conducted at Scotland Food & Drink’s Industry Conference in Edinburgh […]

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WELLNESS PACKS FOR THE ELDERLY HAS LAUNCHED ACROSS THE UK FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL TRIAL

Following a successful trial with the NHS Trust in Bath, Parsley Box is launching Wellness Packs across the UK to help support older people leaving hospital and alleviate the current bed-blocking crisis in many hospitals. The Edinburgh-based firm, which specialises in nutritious meals that can be safely stored in a cupboard for up to six

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GDK APPOINTS A NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Left to Right: Robin Caley, Imran Sayeed and Simon Wallis German Doner Kebab (GDK) has appointed two industry veterans from Domino’s. Simon Wallis joins as chief executive after 13 years at Domino’s Pizza Group, where he most recently held the position of chief transformation officer. Robin Caley comes in as chief development officer, following eight

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INDEPENDENT CHAIN SIGNS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH LONDON BREWERY

Independent record store chain Rough Trade is joining forces with London based brewery Signature Brew. The two-time Brewery of the Year Award winner is now serving beverages exclusively on draught to Rough Trade customers at the record store’s East London, Bristol, and Nottingham locations. A core range of beers will be available in stores, including Signature’s

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SPIRITS COMPANY CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WITH THE LAUNCH OF A NEW BOTTLING FACILITY 

Artisanal Spirits Company plc, owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), the largest whisky club in the world which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023, has formally launched its first ever multi-purpose supply chain facility, marking what it called a ‘real step change’ in its supply chain performance. Andrew Dane, Artisanal Spirits Company plc

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FAMILY RUN BRAND BREAKS INTO RETAIL FOLLOWING FOODIE SUCCESS

Co-owners of FreshMex Chris Moult (left) & Robbie Moult (right) The surge in demand for its Mexican mixes has prompted a thriving family-owned brand to make a significant six-figure investment into three new products fit for supermarket shelves.  Run by two Scottish brothers, FreshMex has taken on the retail sector with the creation of two natural

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EDINBURGH HOSPITALITY VENUE TOASTS RECORD BREAKING YEAR

One of Scotland’s top hospitality businesses has reported a record-breaking year, achieved despite the significant challenges facing the industry.  Surgeons Quarter, which promotes, sells and manages all commercial activities held within The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) campus, has seen turnover hit £9.24 million across its portfolio, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Despite revenue sitting

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GREGGS SEE PROFITS ROCKET AFTER RECORD NEW STORE OPENINGS

New store openings and the growing popularity of Greggs in the evening have helped the high street bakery brand to generate sales of £1.5bn. A record 186 new shop openings during 2022 helped the Newcastle-based firm attract more customers close to pre-pandemic levels, it said in preliminary results published to the London Stock Exchange. Greggs

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PANCAKE PIONEERS PREPARE FOR TAKE OFF

Stack & Still Team Stack & Still, the UK’s largest chain of pancake houses, is gearing up for take-off at Glasgow Airport this spring as it prepares to launch its first partnership with a travel operator.   The Glasgow-headquartered company, which serves in excess of a million pancakes per annum, will open its latest venture

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SCOTTISH FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL LAUNCHED

Left to right: Damien Schricke, Head of RedMart and Grocery, Ivan McKee, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, Scottish Government and Kara Owen, British High Commissioner Some of Scotland’s finest produce were given significant digital exposure after an international food and drink event kicked-off in Singapore. More than 150 industry leaders and stakeholders attended

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