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Family-Owned Whisky Distiller Shortlisted for Three Major Awards

Jackton Distillery, an independent and family-owned whisky-maker on the outskirts of Glasgow, has been announced as a finalist for three categories at this year’s Scottish Whisky Awards, proving size is no barrier to success.

26/09/2025
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Arbikie Distillery Achieves B Corp™ Certification, Championing a New Era of Sustainable Spirits

Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery is proud to announce its official certification as a B Corporation™ (B Corp™), joining a global movement of businesses that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

25/09/2025
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ALBAS award nominations now open

Nominations for Lantra Scotland’s 2026 ALBAS (Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills) - which highlight the talents of people and organisations involved in the land-based and aquaculture sector – are now open at https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/learner-year  

19/09/2025
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Producers of Angus Markets Celebrate Triumphant Return of Local Markets to Montrose and Forfar, Aligned with Good Food Nation Principles

A new era for local produce markets has begun in Angus, with the newly formed not-for-profit group, Producers of Angus Markets (PAM), celebrating the huge success of their inaugural markets in Montrose and Forfar.

19/09/2025
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Scottish Government marks success of ‘Go Local’ with exciting new butchery for Scotmid’s South Queensferry store  

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon MSP, joined staff at Scotmid’s new butchery at their South Queensferry store this week, highlighting the tremendous success of the SGF Go Local programme.

17/09/2025
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Welcome to Sc-oat-land - VisitScotland launches new porridge map

For those who like nothing better than to tuck into a bowl of hot and hearty porridge each morning, VisitScotland has launched a dedicated map, highlighting some of the great oat-based experiences across Scotland. 

15/09/2025
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Scottish Food & Drink September Industry News
Groundbreaking: First Truffle Cultivated on UK Island

University of Stirling project could help mitigate climate change while improving global food security.

08/09/2025
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Industry News Scottish Food & Drink September
New Look Scottish Venison Website Launches on Scottish Venison Day

Celebrated every year on 4 September, this year's Scottish Vension Day promises to be extra special, as trade organisation Scottish Venison officially launches its new website, with information, recipes, hints, and tips.

04/09/2025
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Industry News Scottish Food & Drink September
Genius Foods Launch ‘Naturally Genius’, Transforming the Standards of Gluten Free Bread, in Collaboration With Megan McKenna

With 16 years of gluten free bakery expertise, one of the UK’s leading gluten free bakeries has teamed up with TV personality, bestselling author and diagnosed coeliac Megan McKenna to launch ‘Naturally Genius’ – a six-strong range of artisan and sliced breads with nothing artificial.

03/09/2025
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A Taste of Loch Lomond Book Launches with Live Cooking Demo at the Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival

The launch will include a live cooking demonstration by Johnny Aitken, Food & Beverage Director at the Lodge on Loch Lomond, followed by the unveiling of the book and a photo call on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

03/09/2025
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Jimmy Buchan Awarded Freedom of the City of London in Honour of Lifetime Contribution to the Seafood Industry

Jimmy Buchan, a respected leader and lifelong advocate for the UK seafood sector, has been formally admitted to the “Freedom of the City of London”, following his recent admittance as a Liveryman in the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers.

01/09/2025
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Bladnoch Distillery announces partnership with Wigtown Book Festival

Bladnoch, Scotland’s oldest privately-owned Scotch whisky distillery has announced a partnership with the 27th annual Wigtown Book Festival.

28/08/2025
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