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Edinburgh's Mimi's Bakehouse celebrates partnership with Margiotta Food & Wine
Edinburgh company, Mimi’s Bakehouse, which is known for its award-winning cakes and multiple cafes across the city, celebrates the launch of a new partnership with Margiotta Food and Wine, Edinburgh’s largest family-run convenience store operation.
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Shetland farmer Julie-Ann is Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year
Julie-Ann Murray has been named Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year 2023 after she proved outstanding in her field while working on a sheep farm in Shetland.
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Winners Announced Scottish Bread Championship 2023
Doughs risen and baked, boxes loaded and labelled, loaves were lovingly delivered to Bowhouse in Fife for the Scottish Bread Championship judging.
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Industry Conference Speaker Line Up Announced
Leading lights of the Scottish food and drink industry will descend on Edinburgh on 29 March for the Scotland Food & Drink industry conference.
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Macphie hosts leading event for career-seeking students
Food firm professionals share expertise with budding food scientists
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Nuisance Drinks extend their range with launch of two new flavours
Premium soft drinks business, Nuisance Drinks, are extending their range with the launch of two new flavours.
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Industry titans join Macphie to guide growth
Food firm secures major appointments including former Aunt Bessie’s trailblazer
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The beloved battered sausage is crowned a Scotmid Scottish favourite
Scottish family-owned butchers, We hae meat are celebrating their delicious chippy style battered sausage being named a winner in Scotmid’s Scottish Favourites competition.
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Quality Meat Scotland updates Pig Assurance Scheme standards
New Standards are set to go live this spring, following an extensive review by the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Standards Setting Body for the Pig Assurance Scheme.
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Martin Kennedy elected unchallenged as NFU Scotland President
Highland Perthshire farmer Martin Kennedy was elected unchallenged for the position of President of NFU Scotland at the Union’s council meeting in Glasgow today (Friday 10 February).
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Mackie’s scoops record UK market share
Celebrated ice cream maker Mackie’s of Scotland has achieved its highest ever UK market share after adding almost half a million customers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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The Hairy Bikers set to attend food tourism industry event in Glasgow
Hairy Bikers will join Instagram food sensations, The Taste Cadets and leading food and drink broadcaster Simon Preston at Destination Scotland-The Power of Food Tourism