2025 Finalists

Tasted Categories

Artisan Product of the Year

Sponsored by Isle of Barra Distillers

Company 

Product

J Reade and Sons

Isle of Mull Cheese

Salar Smokehouse Ltd

Flaky Smoked Salmon

Seilich

Meadow Blend Tea

Turadh Distillery

Turadh Honeyberry

Bakery Product of the Year

Sponsored by Scottish Bakers

Company Product
Aldi Foodstore Ltd Specially Selected Steak and Black Pudding Pie
Brownings Bakers Kilmarnock Pie
Par Foods Ltd Kebab Pie
The Real Food Cafe Tyndrum Cinnamon Muffin Roll

Beer & Cider Product of the Year

Sponsored by NIQ

Company

Product

Cairngorm Brewery Co. Ltd.

Black Gold

Harviestoun Brewery

Schiehallion

Jump Ship Brewing

Yardarm Lager

Six°North

Omnium Gluten Free IPA

Dairy Product of the Year (Large Business)

Sponsored by Levercliff

Company

Product

Graham's The Family Dairy

Graham's Isle of Skye Sea Salt Butter

Graham's The Family Dairy

Graham's Gold Top Milk

Rowan Glen Limited

Rowan Glen Vanilla Greek Style Yogurt

Rowan Glen Limited

Rowan Glen Greek Style Lemon Yogurt

Dairy Product of the Year (Small Business)

Sponsored by Levercliff

Company

Product

Arran Dairies Ltd

Arran Blackthorn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Orkney Ice Cream

J Gow Rum Soaked Raisin Orkney Ice Cream

St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company

St Andrews Farmhouse Cheddar

Wee Knob of Butter

Butter

Distilling Product of the Year - Dark Spirits

Sponsored by Caledonian MacBrayne

Company

Product

Isle of Barra Distillers Co.

Island Dark Rum

Isle of Barra Distillers Co.

Island Dark Rum - Sherry Cask Aged

Isle of Barra Distillers Co.

Barra Distillers - Blended Malt Whisky

The Islay Spirits Company - Islay Spirits (No. 2) Ltd

Islay Rum Barrel Aged

Distilling Product of the Year - White Spirits

Sponsored by Caledonian MacBrayne

Company

Product

Highland Liquor Co.

Seven Crofts Gin

Isle of Barra Distillers Co.

Isle of Barra Gin

Isle of Barra Distillers Co.

Hebridean Vodka

North Uist Distillery

Downpour Scottish Dry Gin

Fish & Seafood Product of the Year 

Sponsored by Seafood Scotland

Company

Product

Brine and Smoke

Hot Oak Smoked Scottish Salmon

Loch Duart Salmon

Signature and Double Smoked Salmon

Mowi Consumer Products UK

MOWI Scottish Smoked Salmon Slices

Salar Smokehouse Ltd

Flaky Smoked Salmon

Healthy or Free From Product of the Year

Company

Product

Brose Oats

Brose Original Scottish Oat Milk

Brose Oats

Brose Chocolate Scottish Oat Milk

ÒR-ganic

ÒR-ganic

School Yard Kitchen

Sweet Chilli Sauce with Lemongrass 150ml

Meat Product of the Year

Company

Product

Charles Macleod Ltd

Stornoway Black Pudding

Dunbia Highland Meats

Lidl Strathvale Scotch Grass Fed Fillet Steak 199g

Edinburgh Charcuterie Company Ltd TA East Coast Cured

Fennel Salami

John Gilmour Butchers

Scotch Lamb Lollypop (21 Day Dry Aged)

Scotch Brand Product of the Year

Sponsored by QMS

Company

Product

Aldi Foodstore Ltd

Specially Selected 40-Day Matured Aberdeen Angus Ribeye Steak

Donald Russell

Scotch Dry Aged Fillet Steak

John Gilmour Butchers

Native Bred 45 Day Dry Aged 12oz Sirloin

John Gilmour Butchers

60 Day Dry Aged Native Cote De Boeuf

   

Sweet Accompaniment Product of the Year

Company

Product

Aldi Foodstore Ltd

Specially Selected Sicilian Lemon Shortbread Rounds

Ochil Fudge Ltd

Malt Whisky Fudge

Paisley Drinks Co

Paisley Cola

Tilly Confectionery Ltd

Mrs Tilly's Scottish Macaroon 150g

Savoury Accompaniment Product of the Year

Company

Product

School Yard Kitchen

Dark Chocolate Chilli Pretzels 130g

Taylors Snacks

Lightly Salted Ridge Cut Crisps

The Drinks Bakery

Drinks Biscuits - Mature Cheddar & Smoked Chilli

The Drinks Bakery

Drinks Biscuits - Lancashire Cheese & Spring Onion

Business Categories

Best for Scottish (Multiple Operator)

Sponsored by Palletforce

  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd
  • Scotmid Cooperative

Best for Scottish (Independent)

Sponsored by NFU Mutual

  • Craigies Farm
  • John Gilmour Butchers
  • Lomond Leisure Group

Employer of the Year Award

Sponsored by The Grocer

  • Brakes Scotland
  • Farne Salmon and Trout Ltd
  • Isle of Barra Distillers
  • The Victor Pizza Company Ltd

Business Innovation Award

Sponsored by ONE Seedpod

  • Angus Soft Fruits
  • Growers Garden Ltd
  • Taylors Snacks
  • Young Spirits

Farm to Fork Producer of the Year

  • Albert Bartlett
  • Bakkafrost Scotland
  • Duncan Farms

Food & Drink Campaign of the Year

  • Isle of Barra Distillers Co
  • Lazy Day Foods
  • Simon Howie Foods

Food Tourism Business Award

Sponsored by Frame

  • Ballintaggart
  • Hebrides Cruises
  • The Lost Close

Organic Business of the Year Award

Sponsored by The Scottish Government

  • Mossgiel Organic Dairy
  • ÒR-ganic

Sustainability Award

  • Albert Bartlett
  • Brakes Scotland
  • Inverness Botanic Gardens
  • Mackintosh of Glendaveny
  • Reflex Group

Young Talent Award

Sponsored by The Food and Drink Federation Scotland

Company Nominee
Brakes Scotland Matt Farmer
Brakes Scotland Ewan Harvie
Equi's Ice Cream Alex Equi
Lazy Day Foods Amy Gillies

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