Sean Murphy: Growth and popularity of veganism in the UK showing no sign of slowing Sean Murphy January 8, 2019 Food The recent stramash over the launch of the Greggs vegan sausage roll has accurately highlighted the depth of feeling and interest in this fast growing lifestyle choice, as more and more people across the UK...
Louise Palmer-Masterton: 6 common problems vegans face when eating out Sean Murphy October 17, 2018 Food Having spent 35 years eating out as a vegan, gone are the days when people would look at me as though I had just landed from outer space. At that time, just being a vegetarian was thought to be strange...
James Withers: Scotland’s food and drink industry must focus on the opportunities on our doorstep Scotsman Food and Drink Staff February 15, 2018 Producers Last week saw the release of more remarkable export figures for Scotland’s food and drink industry, when it was confirmed that export sales of whisky and salmon hit record highs last year. Scotland...
Mina Green: Pepsi’s ‘Snacks For Women’ reinforces the history of sexism in public spaces Mina Green February 13, 2018 Food Stuffing crisps into your mouth in a local park has now become an act of feminism. Pepsi’s CEO Indra Nooyi’s comments regarding a Doritos product concept have recently gone viral. In an interview on...
Stephen White: The gin industry is booming but we now need to define what a Scottish gin is Sean Murphy January 26, 2018 Drink, Gin Here at The Scottish Gin Society, we’ve only been around just under two years, bringing news of all things Scottish Gin to thirsty consumers – not only in Scotland but much further afield. The rise of...
James Withers: Scotland’s food and drink industry has all the ingredients for success Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 19, 2018 In the News, Producers It will be a £30 billion business which is recognised as a model of collaboration and a world leader in responsible growth. That is the ambition that Scotland Food & Drink has set out. Scotland...
Glen Brasington: Whisky – the water of Scottish life Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 19, 2018 Drink, Whisky In the time you will take to read this article, at least 1,000 bottles of Scotch whisky will have been shipped overseas. It’s certainly a figure to make you stop and think and it truly brings to life the...
Liam Rudden: Viewing The Ivy on the Square from Table 20 Liam Rudden October 17, 2017 Food Top London PR team Paul Sullivan and Kim Morgan introduced me to The Ivy. Its reputation went before; a favourite of the rich and famous (and those bent on celebrity spotting), The Ivy is a sparkling jewel...
Joe Hind’s Scottish food year: Autumn descends but Scotland’s food year is still going strong Joe Hind October 14, 2017 Producers Things are not as they seem. It’s October and autumn has descended like a soft cloud over Scotland. The arrival of noticeably cooler, shorter days and darker evenings gives the impression that we’re...
Tom Thomson: Why is London being chosen over Scotland for whisky product launches? Tom Thomson September 22, 2017 Drink, Whisky There isn't a week that goes by without some lovely emails which start with "We would like to invite you to ...", and I get really excited to be invited to a launch or product event, only then to see that it's...
