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Hannah Dairy Research Foundation awards three new research grants
HDRF are delighted to announce three new research awards totalling £59,138 in the latest round of funding from the Foundation.
Mackie’s promotes from within for milestone MD appointment
PREMIUM ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new Managing Director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
The the Highland Shortbread Showdown has launched
Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN) has launched the Highland Shortbread Showdown, a competition for tourism businesses across the Highlands to enter their version of the region’s favourite biscuit for the chance to be crowned the ultimate winner.
Lantra Scotland reveal finalists for ALBAS 23
Finalists have just been shortlisted for Lantra Scotland’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS), which will take place on Thursday 9th March at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro.
RSABI and Former Royal Marines Launch Pioneering Mental Health Initiative
Former Royal Marines and farming charity RSABI are working together to deliver a pioneering mental health initiative for Scottish agriculture, being rolled out from this month.
Quality Meat Scotland celebrates Scottish red meat sector at parliamentary event
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) highlighted its plans to support and protect the growth of Scotland’s red meat industry at its recent parliamentary reception. The event, which took place on the 17 January, was hosted by QMS and sponsored by Jim Fairlie.
The Groceries Code Adjudicator wants to hear from you
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) is seeking information from suppliers across the United Kingdom about their experience of working with the 14 large retailers.
Dalrigh Distillery Brings the Spirit of Scotland Back to the Whisky Capital
Whisky enthusiasts around the world are being offered a rare opportunity to be part of a new name in Scotch! Dalrigh Distillery is the new lowland distilling house readying its casks for the first malts – and new investors.
Simon Howie Launches Haggis Hunt for an army of R. Burns namesakes
Butcher, Simon Howie has launched a haggis hunt to find 100 Rob/ Rabbie/ Richard/ Rachel Burns (any R. Burns) to help him celebrate Burns day. But change your name on social media and anyone can be part of the action!
Sauce pioneers endorsed by UK’s leading chefs’ association
Highly respected stamp of approval for 11 of Macphie’s savoury sauces
Scottish Smokehouse to expand after £170,000 support
A South Uist smokehouse is expanding its footprint and introducing new products, thanks to support from Bank of Scotland. Salar Smokehouse, a producer of smoked salmon and trout, opened on the Isle of Benbecula in South Uist in 1997.