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£163k award for electric workboat R&D project
A project on the island of Arran to build and test two prototype electric workboats has secured up to £163,130 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Farm Shop & Deli Show Reveals their Retailer Awards Finalists
Farm Shop & Deli Show has unveiled the regional finalists in its 2023 Retailer Awards – comprising some of the UK’s best loved specialist retailers, pillars of their respective communities and champions of great produce and sustainable practice.
Scottish Food and Drink exports reaches record high of over £8bn
Exports of Scottish food and drink products reached a record export value of £8bn in 2022 according to the latest figures released by HMRC.
Home of Scotland’s most ordered dish launches new product line
THE SURGE in demand for its Mexican mixes has prompted a thriving family-owned brand to make a significant six-figure investment into three new products fit for supermarket shelves.
Demand for Emotional Support Sees Trebling of Counselling Provision
During the past year RSABI has trebled its counselling provision in response to increased demand from farmers, crofters, and others working in Scottish agriculture.
Fifth Fife Whisky Festival proves a sell-out success
The fifth Fife Whisky Festival proved a sell-out success with more festival-goers enjoying the event than ever before.
‘Tremendously’ successful Go Local Programme wins ScotGov approval for Phase 4
Following the outstanding success of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s Go Local Programme, launched in December 2020, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon has approved the roll-out of the next phase of the project.
The UK’s first prebiotic fibre-infused water is making a splash
Edinburgh-based The Prebiotic Company Ltd (TPCL) are finalists for the prestigious Knowledge Exchange ‘Innovation of the Year’ award.
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.
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.