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Striking a Balance: Postponing DRS in Scotland – A View from Scotland Food & Drink

The recent postponement of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland, due in part to the UK Government’s interpretation of the UK Internal Market Act (IMA), has given us all a chance to reflect and draw valuable lessons from what has become a high profile and contentious endeavour.

29/06/2023
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Shortlist announced for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

75 food and drink businesses from across Scotland are celebrating after being named as finalists for the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023.

28/06/2023
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Laying the foundations to build sustainable growth for the Scottish food and drink industry

Today, alongside First Minister, Humza Yousaf, the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership launched its new industry strategy, ‘Sustaining Scotland. Supplying the World.’  

23/06/2023
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Innovation fund drives healthier products

A new fund aimed at supporting food and drink companies make healthier products has awarded £75K of funding to eight collaborations between businesses and universities in Scotland.

31/05/2023
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Tayside and Fife food and drink producers to meet buyers at regional event

More than 30 of the finest food and drink producers across Angus, Dundee, Perthshire, and Fife will attend Tasting Tayside and Fife, an event allowing buyers to sample the regions’ best produce and connect with suppliers.

31/05/2023
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Scottish Highlands ready to welcome food and drink enthusiasts this summer

Visitors to the Scottish Highlands now have direct access to over 250 food and drink experiences, thanks to a new directory platform that can help them plan their trip.

26/05/2023
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Scotland Food & Drink hosts Labour Shortages Roundtable

Scotland Food & Drink host a Labour Shortages Roundtable with Professor Brian Bell, Chair of the UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).

15/05/2023
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Scotland Food & Drink fine-tunes resiliency plans for the sector

As featured in The Herald - Iain Baxter has the task of launching a new game plan to drive further growth across a sector currently valued at £14.7 billion.

07/05/2023
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Fred Sirieix announced as host for major Scottish food and drink event

Scotland Food & Drink has extended the entry deadline for businesses until Monday 8th May.

25/04/2023
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88% of Scotland’s food and drink sector are optimistic about the future

88% of businesses remain optimistic about the future growth of Scotland’s food and drink sector according to a survey conducted of business leaders.

29/03/2023
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Scottish Inspirational Young Person Award 2023 has launched

Search is on for Scotland’s young food and drink stars. Leading insurer NFU Mutual has partnered with industry body Scotland Food & Drink to launch the 2023 ‘Inspirational Young Person Award’.

26/03/2023
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Scottish Food and Drink exports reaches record high of over £8bn

Exports of Scottish food and drink products reached a record export value of £8bn in 2022 according to the latest figures released by HMRC.

17/03/2023
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