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Food and Drink Entrepreneurs win at Regional EDGE North East awards
Opportunity North East Limited and Scottish EDGE announced the winners of #RegionalEDGENorthEast 2026, after a day of live pitching, in which five ambitious, high-growth startups shared a £100,000 prize fund to help accelerate their next stage of growth.
Food and Drink Tour Brings Michelin Chefs to Outer Hebrides
Last week saw Lewis and Harris welcome no less than four Michelin starred chefs and industry figures to the islands to learn about the culinary heritage of the Outer Hebrides, meet producers and experience the outstanding local food and drink offer first-hand.
Jackton Distillery unveils Cocktail Week with a Secret Menu, live music and a prize draw
Jackton Distillery is raising a glass to spring with ‘Cocktail Week’, a four-day celebration of bold serves, brilliant atmosphere and a Secret Menu available for one long weekend only.
Producers Urged to Rethink Growth Strategies in Challenging Markets at Insight to Impact Event for Scotland's Food and Drink Sector
With economic pressures, shifting customer expectations, and heightened competition reshaping the landscape, the event focused on helping producers move beyond traditional approaches and adopt more adaptive, insight-driven strategies.
Food and Drink Industry Support: Grants to Drive Efficiency, Productivity and Investment
Applications have opened for the Food and Drink Processing Scheme Scotland as part of a £9 million investment package.
Pars Foods Limited Announces New 2nd Site Factory to Meet Surging Demand for Pie Sports Brand & Puff Pastry
Pars Food Ltd, one of Scotland’s leading pie makers, has announced the opening of a new state of the art 14,500 sq. ft production facility in addition to the current 15,500 sq ft bakery in Glasgow.
Entries open for refreshed 2026 North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards
Entries are now open for the 2026 North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards, with a refreshed format designed to better reflect the strength, innovation and commercial success of the region’s food and drink sector.
Hundreds of industry leaders set to attend QMS’s ‘Future Thinking on Red Meat’ conference
Anticipation is building across Scotland’s red meat supply chain as Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) confirms its 2026 conference will have over 300 attendees, underlining the strong appetite for collaboration, clarity and confident leadership across the sector.
Scottish Shoppers Opting for Organic in Record Numbers
Figures released today by Soil Association Certification reveal the sales of organic food and drink in Scotland are booming.
Scottish Innovation SupaBlu Positioned to Help Producers Seize “Year of Blue” Opportunity
Homegrown natural blue ingredient offers food and drink brands a sustainable way to mark Scotland’s presence on the global stage
Jackton Distillery to celebrate Local Appreciation Weekend with tours, live music and exclusive offers
Jackton Distillery is inviting its wider community to join them for a special Local Appreciation Weekend on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March, bringing together exclusive tour offers, shop savings and a live music Hoedown to round off the celebrations.