Record growth for Scotch whisky tourism in 2017 Sean Murphy August 1, 2018 Drink, In the News, Producers, Whisky The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) reported almost 1.9 million visits to Scotch whisky visitor centres in 2017, up 11.4 per cent on the previous year and a rise of 45 per cent since 2010. Tourist spend...
New grill house offers Scots chance to enjoy Wagyu beef produced here in Scotland Sean Murphy August 1, 2018 In the News, Producers It’s the world’s most expensive beef and is served up by Michelin-starred chefs and top restaurants around the globe. Now, a new grill house near Stirling is set to offer Scots the chance to enjoy...
Scots food and drink firms issue Brexit skills warning Scotsman Food and Drink Staff July 18, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News That was the view expressed by senior food and drink figures who attended a recent industry event held by executive search specialists Livingston James, law firm MacRoberts and accountancy firm Johnston...
New Food Pioneer Calum Richardson on the importance of sustainability and shopping local Sean Murphy June 11, 2018 Producers Among them, and beating off some tough competition from the likes of chef Nico Simone of Six By Nico, Bottle of Ginger – a social enterprise based in Glasgow’s east end and Lorna Young of Dumfries and...
Calum Richardson of The Bay Fish & Chips on why sustainability is the future for Scotland’s chip shops Sean Murphy June 1, 2018 Food, In the News The businessman has dedicated time investing in his staff and business systems to ensure The Bay is an efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly business. Calum and the team. Picture: The...
Morrisons is selling ‘British’ square sausages, here’s how Scotland reacted Scotsman Food and Drink Staff May 4, 2018 Food, In the News, Producers The sausages, which are made by a Cheshire company, bear a striking resemblance to the popular lorne sausage and won't be sold north of the border. Squig sausage are described as 'square British sausages'...
Loch Fyne Oysters turn 40 this month, and you can get involved with the celebrations Rosalind Erskine May 2, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News, Producers The company, at the head of Loch Fyne in Argyll, Scotland, began as a modest operation in 1978 when local landowner Johnny Noble and marine biologist Andy Lane registered their business farming oysters in the...
Benromach launches limited edition anniversary whisky to celebrate 20 years in production Scotsman Food and Drink Staff April 23, 2018 Drink, In the News, Whisky This special whisky celebrates 20 years since production started at Benromach after the distillery was refurbished and re-opened in 1998. Distilled in the first year of production, only 3,000 bottles of this...
The Scottish Gin Society launches most detailed Scottish gin map yet Rosalind Erskine April 17, 2018 Drink, Gin, In the News The map features big names such as Eden Mill and William Grant and Son (who produce Hendrick's), as well as smaller distilleries such as Pixel Spirits, Lost Loch Distillery and the Kelso Gin Distillery, which...
Labelling mistake forces Scots bakery to recall thousands of Empire biscuits Sean Murphy April 6, 2018 In the News, Producers An advisory notice posted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) revealed that the product is a "possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg" and that Nevis bakery, which is based in Fort...
