‘I gave up a council job to become a Highland cow herder’ – Grace Noble on the lure of Aberdeenshire farming Rosalind Erskine January 10, 2020 Producers As famous a symbol of Scotland as haggis and whisky, the Highland cow is a much-loved beast. This iconic status, coupled with a growing desire to know more about our food provenance, is what makes a trip to...
Mackie’s unveil new flavour that could be the most Christmassy ice cream yet Sean Murphy December 17, 2019 In the News, Producers The pine needle ice cream – made using real pine needles - will be on offer at Mackie’s of Scotland's Marischal Square outlet. Following last year’s Brussels sprouts flavour which divided customers, the...
Farmers could be breeding more environmentally-friendly cattle by next year, scientists Sean Murphy November 27, 2019 In the News, Producers Farming experts said that the livestock industry will reduce its carbon emission by breeding cattle that grow faster but eat less so that their environmental impact is lower. Scientists claimed...
Keeping the Plot: A journal of growing and cooking Scottish produce – The October Harvest Joe Hind November 26, 2019 In the News, Producers I expected this to be my final entry for 2019 and that the allotment would, by now, have wound down for the Winter. Surely such cold and short days would bring everything to a standstill? No sir, not at...
Fife farmer reaches £800,000 crowdfunding target for Scottish buffalo mozzarella dream Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 26, 2019 Farming Producers, In the News, Producers Back in August, Steve, who runs The Buffalo Farm, launched the online fundraising campaign to turn his dream of providing home-produced buffalo mozzarella with sustainability at its heart into a...
Union Brew Lab unveils its new immersive coffee boutique in Edinburgh’s Old Town Sean Murphy November 13, 2019 In the News, Producers Leading coffee experts Union Brew Lab, who first opened in the capital in 2012, say the new outlet will offer everything needed for brewing at home, including the latest kit, coffee beans by weight, tips and...
Errington Cheese wins big at the 2019 World Cheese Awards Sean Murphy October 23, 2019 In the News, Producers Of the record breaking 3,804 cheese entries at this year’s World Cheese Awards, Errington Cheese came out on top as Best Scottish Cheese and won a gold medal for their Corra Linn Fromage, as well...
15 of the best new Scottish gins to check out Sean Murphy October 18, 2019 Drink, Gin From innovative takes like full-strength fruit gins to traditional styles like London Dry, Scotland's gin scene has never been more vibrant or diverse. So, should you be looking to try some Scottish gin...
Scotland’s buffalo farm pushes for Crowdfunding target to produce first ever buffalo mozzarella Rosalind Erskine October 14, 2019 Farming Producers, Food, In the News, Producers Steve’s ambition to provide Scotland with its first ever home-produced buffalo mozzarella started a number of years ago, not long after the herd of buffalo arrived at his farm. Celebrity chef, Gordon...
Champagne under threat as climate change begins to take hold Sean Murphy October 10, 2019 In the News, Producers Speaking in an interview with GlobalData, CIVC director of communications Thibaut Le Mailloux said shifts in weather patterns and temperature rises have fundamentally changed the way grape growers and wine...
