Whisky and seafood lead the way in economic recovery
Scotland is ‘punching above its weight’ in food and drink exports Scotland has gone from being known for deep-fried Mars Bars and Irn-Bru to a nation renowned for its high-quality...
The only way is up
Ambition and innovations such as vertical farming are key to helping Scotland’s rural economy overcome the challenges it faces Scotland’s rural economy is vital to the health and wealth of...
Meeting the unique needs of the agricultural community
Kathleen McArthur, Partner at Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, has been advising clients in the agricultural and rural sectors for more than 20 years. A sponsor of...
There’s no business like Show business
After an absence of two years the Royal Highland Show is back, and marks its 200th anniversary with a host of new features This is a landmark year for the...
Embracing change in the natural economy
“We must focus on giving our food businesses the knowledge and tools they need” Wayne Powell Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey’s recent reference to “apocalyptic” impacts from the rise...
Whisky industry getting into the spirit of sustainabiity
Going green is nothing new in Scotland’s spirits industry. Scotch whisky’s Sustainability Strategy was first launched in 2009 and there has been good progress towards its goals. When the Scotch...
£21 million digital project to decarbonise dairy industry
A £21 million digital project aiming to create 600 new jobs is set to help decarbonise South-West Scotland and Cumbria’s dairy industry. The Digital Dairy Value-Chain, led by Scotland’s Rural...
World leaders could dine on ‘vertically farmed’ vegetables at Cop26
World leaders – including President Biden and Pope Francis – could dine on ‘vertically farmed’ vegetables at the global climate change summit in Glasgow later this year, it has been...
Producers fight back in the face of Brexit and Covid challenges
Exports have plummeted but the Scottish food and drink sector is actively seeking ways to survive and prosper Scottish produce, from salmon to Scotch whisky and shortbread, is loved across...
Consumer behaviour drives innovation across food and drink
In a world turned upside down, one thing that remains constant is the impact consumer behaviour has on the food and drink sector – shaping innovation, investment in technology and...