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Lantra Scotland announce ALBAS 2024 winners
The achievements of Scotland’s top land-based and aquaculture trainees were celebrated last night (Thursday 7th March) at Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS (Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills) at the Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire.

Tuck into delicious deals as Dundee Eat Week puts city’s local food and drink scene in the spotlight
A new 10-day event dedicated to showcasing the best food, drink and hospitality in Dundee will take place this spring, encouraging diners to get out and support local.

Glasgow restaurants putting beans on the menu in support of the city’s ‘Full of Beans’ campaign and a global menu challenge
Glasgow is going to be Full of Beans this year as the campaign to promote beans as a healthy and planet-friendly food choice is taking over the city.

University upskills food industry professionals with new sensory course
Passionate food professionals now have the chance to develop a new set of skills with the latest short course from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh – an institution known for its rich history in food studies.

Cutaway Rum from Lost Loch Spirits wins global blind tasting award
The latest spirit from Lost Loch Distillery in Aberdeenshire to win an award is their Cutaway Rum, a spiced rum with notes of pineapple, vanilla and chocolate.

Whisky Distilling Has Officially Returned To Leith
The UK’s first vertical distillery, Port of Leith, has officially started production in a milestone moment for the more than £12m, decade-long project officially marking the return of whisky distilling to Leith.

Industry leaders to cast expert eyes over best of north east Scotland’s food and drink sector
Key players in food and drink retail and innovation will lead the judging at the revamped North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards, providing valuable feedback and insights to entrants across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Bladnoch distillery partners with Twenty20 Beverages in US distribution deal
Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost distillery, has partnered with Twenty20 Beverages, a US based sales and marketing company, to accelerate growth of the single malt whisky brand across the United States.

Brakes Scotland scoops top honours at the SWA Achievers Awards
Brakes Scotland was awarded Best Marketing Initiative and Rising Star of Wholesale.

Achievers rewards Scotland’s wholesalers, suppliers, people and collaboration
Scotland's most innovative, forward-thinking and resilient wholesalers have been recognised and rewarded by the industry at the annual Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards

March Into Flavour: A Month-Long Celebration In Partnership With Forth Valley Food And Drink
STEP, in partnership with Forth Valley Food and Drink, is thrilled to announce a series of engaging business events throughout March, celebrating and supporting the region’s vibrant food, drink and tourism industry.