The Stranraer Oyster Festival returns for 2019 for three days of fun this weekend Sean Murphy September 11, 2019 In the News, Producers The event, which is now in its third year, is centred around Scotland’s last remaining wild, native oyster fishery, which lies in Loch Ryan, just a stone’s throw from the festival site. An oyster...
Highlands & Islands Food and Drink Awards 2019 finalists announced Rosalind Erskine September 9, 2019 Food, In the News Now in their 15th year, the Highlands & Islands Food and Drink Awards celebrate passion, quality and innovation throughout the region, as it highlights the finest businesses that are helping put the...
World record vegetable grower given less than a year to live vows to break records again Sean Murphy September 4, 2019 Producers Gary Heeks, who ‘died’ earlier this year after a massive cardiac arrest on his 57th birthday, was given the devastating news last week by doctors that he may have just 8 months to live. The grower, who...
Top London chef Phil Howard to make debut appearance at fine dining festival in Aberdeen Sean Murphy August 26, 2019 Food, In the News South African-born Phil Howard, described by the late restaurant critic AA Gill as one of the best chefs in Britain, will be making his debut at the Signature festival at the Chester Hotel in...
The Buffalo Farm launches crowdfunding bid to become Scotland’s first producer of Buffalo Mozzarella Sean Murphy August 21, 2019 In the News, Producers Star of the BBC’s ‘This Farming Life’, Steve Mitchell, wants to use his ‘Founders Club’ crowdfunding campaign to turn his buffalo mozzarella dreams into reality. The entrepreneurs's ambition is to...
Supermarket chain’s £6 Scottish steaks win gold at World Steak Challenge Sean Murphy July 15, 2019 Food, In the News, Producers Morrisons' The Best British 21 Day Matured Shorthorn Ribeye Steak (£6 for 227g) and Fillet Steak (£7 for 200g), which are both produced in Scotland, won two of a handful of gold medals – beating top...
Edinburgh-based producer set to partner with Tesco Rosalind Erskine July 1, 2019 Food, Producers Mara Seaweed is just one of six UK food and drink brands to be chosen to partner with Tesco, which looks to help young, innovative suppliers grow and reach their potential. Established in 2017, Tesco’s...
Revolutionary land-based fish farm puts fresh local king prawns on Scottish menu Ilona Amos June 7, 2019 In the News, Producers The ground-breaking new farm, at Balfron in Stirlingshire, will use specially developed aquaculture technology and green power to produce fresh king prawns for supply to local restaurants. Most king prawns...
£4.5 million fund to help Scotland’s food and drink industry achieve £30 billion turnover target launched Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 5, 2019 In the News, Producers The Food and Drink Export Plan is jointly funded by the Scottish Government, industry and Scottish Development International – and will be available for the second phase of the plan which will last from 2019...
Cushiedoos aims to be just the tonic for Scotland’s gin scene Sean Murphy June 4, 2019 Gin, Producers It’s the iconic drinks pairing, with fans including Philip Larkin and JK Rowling, and thanks to nearly half the population lately drinking more of the juniper spirit than they did in 2018, it seems there’s...
