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New sensory course to upskill food industry professionals
Passionate food professionals now have the chance to develop a new set of skills with the latest online short course from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh – an institution known for its rich history in food studies.
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Wir lieben Whisky - Our distilleries score with our Euro rivals
Over half of German visitors visited a distillery while they are in Scotland (51%), a bigger proportion than any other nation. The figures are revealed in the Scotland Visitor Survey 2023, commissioned by national tourism organisation, VisitScotland.
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CMS event focuses on protecting IP within Food & Drink sector
International law firm CMS is to host an event later this month to support Scotland’s food and drink sector to develop and safeguard their brand’s intellectual property (IP).
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Turntable Spirits Set to Unveil Two Limited-Edition Blended Whiskies at First Anniversary Event in Glasgow
Tracks 4 and 5 continue blender’s tradition of pairing great music and memorable whisky.
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Old Course Hotel Opens New Rooftop Bar and Dining Ahead of the Summer
Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is unveiling its newest dining venue, the West Deck, just in time to greet the warm summer weather on the coast
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New Farm to Fork Connections Sparked by Producer Tour
A producer tour, held on Thursday 16 May at Upper Ballaird Farm Co-op in Balfron, has ignited six promising new connections between local food and drink businesses.
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Work based training – an answer to our sector’s skills shortage?
Marrying higher education with work based training to tackle our sector’s skills shortage.
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Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in north east Scotland’s vital food and drink sector
Industry-leading food and drink businesses from across north east Scotland have been recognised for their excellence and innovation.
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Abattoir Survey Results Highlights Vital Need for Supply Chain Collaboration to Overcome Challenges
The findings of the Scottish Small Producer Access to Abattoirs Report, published today, highlight the various challenges facing producers who require ‘private kill’ services in Scotland, and the abattoirs providing them.
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Dundee Food and Drink festival line-up is full of delicious fun for all
Dundee’s Slessor Gardens, City Square and Waterfront are set to be transformed into a food and drink haven this summer as Dundee Food Festival reveals its first line-up of events.