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Arbikie opens pre-orders for first-ever Single Malt following Davos tastings
Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery, the independent Scottish farm distillery, has opened pre-orders for its forthcoming The Arbikie Single Malt, following a series of private tastings held during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Bonnie & Wild teams up with The Famous Grouse for Guinness Six Nations hospitality deal
Edinburgh’s Bonnie & Wild has teamed up with The Famous Grouse ahead of the upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign, which kicks off this Thursday when France take on Ireland at the Stade de France in Paris.
Forth Valley Serves Up Food, Drink and Tourism Month 2026
Plans are already well underway for this year’s Food, Drink and Tourism Business Month 2026, a month-long programme of events designed to support, connect and inspire businesses across the region’s vibrant food, drink and tourism sectors.
The Inaugural Global Agritourism Conference in Scotland, June 23 – 25 2026
Plans for the inaugural Global Agritourism Conference, set to take place this year in Aberdeen, Scotland, are gathering pace.
Quality Meat Scotland Conference Returns To Shape the Future of the Scottish Red Meat Sector
Taking place on 10 March at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, the Future Thinking on Red Meat conference promises a platform to share insight, stimulate discussion and build confidence around some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the Scottish red meat industry.
Innovation on the Menu As Scotmid Crowns Six New Suppliers in Scottish Favourites Competition
The 2025 competition, once again run in partnership with Scotland Food & Drink, attracted a strong field of entries from producers based across Scotland, reflecting the continued strength, diversity and quality of the nation’s food and drink sector.
Fresh Direct Completes LEAF Marque commitment and Advances Sustainable Farming Programme
Fresh Direct, a leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice industry, has achieved its pledge to source all contracted British produce from LEAF Marque accredited growers.
Macsween supports Edinburgh homeless with traditional Burns Supper
The spirit of Robert Burns and his renowned concern for those encountering hardship was honoured by famous haggis manufacturer Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd, who organised a traditional Burns Supper for the Social Bite Village in Edinburgh.
Introducing a New Plan to Grow Scotland’s Organic Food and Farming Sector
Scotland Food & Drink, alongside the Scottish Government and a partnership of organisations, including SAOS and Soil Association Scotland, has today shared an innovative new action plan designed to grow the country’s thriving organic sector.
Jackton Distillery to Preview First ‘RAER Single Malt’ at Burns VIP Event – Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch
Whisky-maker Jackton Distillery has announced an exclusive VIP preview of its long-awaited inaugural single malt.
Love is in the air: Eden Mill and COCO Chocolatier partner to create the perfect Valentine's bundle
Independent distiller, Eden Mill and Edinburgh-based artisan, COCO Chocolatier, have launched a limited-edition bundle just in time for Valentine’s Day - featuring award-winning gin and a luxurious chocolate bar.
Tea Scotland wins important award for ‘pioneering’ work with tea
Tea Scotland, the organisation that brings together a group of tea growers in Scotland, has won the 2025 Pioneer Award from the internationally-recognised Leafies Tea Awards. The organisers said the Pioneer Award was given for ‘the inspirational work of so many authentic Scottish growers producing wonderful teas.’