A Livingston-based rum distillery has broken its initial crowdfunding goal raising £300,253 with 15 days left on the campaign. Co Founded by married couple Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa (pictured above), Matugga Distillery is the first black, female owned distillery in the UK. The company has added more than 200 new shareholders following the fundraiser with […]
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Mackie’s of Scotland has revealed two new flavour combinations set to hit freezer aisles this month, with both representing a celebration of locally-grown summer fruits. White Chocolate and Raspberry becomes the latest addition to its Indulgent range, while Strawberry Swirl will become an immediate part of the classic range. A positive stockist response means that
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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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To celebrate the start of the new university year and a much-anticipated return to full in-person learning for students around the UK, Italian-American restaurant brand Frankie & Benny’s recently completed phase one of a country wide free vegan hotdog giveaway to students. When looking at how the brand could provide students with a tasty treat
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Hospitality technology specialist, ePOS Hybrid, are targeting food operators who want to reduce their heavy commitment on third party delivery platforms with the launch of a service that takes product automation to a new, and super-speedy, levels. Customers can now bypass weeks of lengthy sales and onboarding processes and immediately launch – for free –
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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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