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88% of Scotland’s food and drink sector are optimistic about the future
88% of businesses remain optimistic about the future growth of Scotland’s food and drink sector according to a survey conducted of business leaders.

Immersive Dining Experience launched at Merchant City restaurant
Mharsanta, a contemporary Scottish restaurant located in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City is proud to announce the launch of a new immersive dining experience, ‘A Taste of Scotland’.

An egg-cellent idea! Pizzas are UK’s next big breakfast trend
Food firm tracks soaring demand for pizza alternative to fry-up or avocado toast.

The world’s first green hydrogen-powered distillery at Arbikie
Arbikie Highland Estate has completed the latest stage of their plan to be the world’s first green hydrogen-powered distillery.

The UK’s first prebiotic fibre-infused water is making a splash
ió fibrewater is the UK’s first prebiotic fibre-infused water that delivers 100% of the daily prebiotic intake and 20% of the daily fibre intake, and it just won the prestigious World Food Innovation Award for Best Drink Innovation 2023.

Final call for Scots firms ahead of R&D tax credit deadline
Scottish firms have only a few days remaining to comply with new legislation that will bring major changes to the way they claim tax relief for research and development activity.

Loch Lomond Whiskies Introduces New Single Malt Whiskies to Celebrate The Open
Loch Lomond Whiskies, The Spirit of The Open, has introduced two new limited-edition expressions to its portfolio of award-winning whiskies.

Lowlands produce to be championed at meet the buyer event
Showcasing the Larder of the Lowlands aims to create a bustling and supportive environment for local producers to meet a wide range of buyers, from local to major names.

Tomatin releases limited-edition 45 Year Old single malt whisky
Award-winning Highland distillery, Tomatin, has unveiled a new limited-edition 45Year Old single malt whisky.

Scottish Inspirational Young Person Award 2023 has launched
Search is on for Scotland’s young food and drink stars. Leading insurer NFU Mutual has partnered with industry body Scotland Food & Drink to launch the 2023 ‘Inspirational Young Person Award’.

Sustainability challenge launched for young workers in the Highlands & Islands
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Zero Waste Scotland, and business transformation enterprise, Fuel Change are teaming up to launch a region-wide sustainability challenge to boost young workforce skills.