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Search is on for Scotland’s young food and drink stars as industry award returns
Scotland’s budding food and drink stars are being encouraged to enter NFU Mutual’s ‘Inspirational Young Person Award’ – with nominations now open.

Edith Bowman announced as host of Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, as tickets go on sale for the glittering ceremony
Acclaimed broadcaster Edith Bowman has been announced as the host of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, as tickets for the highly anticipated annual celebration go on sale today, Monday, 28th April.

Edinburgh beer crowned best in the UK
An Edinburgh beer has been crowned the UK’s 'Beer of the Year' at the prestigious London Beer Competition 2025.

New milestone for Castletown Distillery as copper stills arrive
The transformation of the historic 19th-century Castletown Mill into a world-class whisky distillery reached a new milestone this week, with the arrival of its copper stills.

Depth defying: Domhayn's 'deeply distinctive' approach to cask maturation
Scotland's newest drinks brand, Domhayn, is rewriting the rules of traditional maturation by plunging casks into the mysterious depths of Scotland’s lochs.

The Scottish Rum Festival Returns to Glasgow to Celebrate its 5th Anniversary
The Scottish Rum Festival is delighted to announce its return to Glasgow on Saturday 6th September 2025, marking a special milestone – five years since the festival first launched as a virtual celebration in 2020.

Going for gold: Burnside Brewery top winner in international low-alcohol awards
Burnside Brewery is on top of the world as the only UK brewery to lift gold in the 2025 World Alcohol-Free Awards.

Ambitious food and drink businesses aim to celebrate success
Manufacturers and producers from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray are aiming high as they compete for the region's top industry awards, with more than 60 entries submitted for this year’s North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards.

Taste the Place launches to celebrate Glasgow’s culinary heritage
Created by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Glasgow 850, Taste the Place forms part of the city’s 850th anniversary celebrations and invites locals, families, and visitors alike to embark on a free, self-guided culinary journey across Glasgow’s diverse food scene.

Brakes Launches Comprehensive Support Programme for Foodservice
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched a groundbreaking new initiative to support Britain’s independent food businesses.

UK trade minister toasts success of East Lothian food and drink brands
UK trade minister Douglas Alexander has praised the recent successes of East Lothian food and drink brands.

National Bannock Day launched to celebrate ‘unknown’ Scottish cultural icon
They might be something you associate with your granny or maybe you’ve never heard of them but the bannock - a quick-to-make flatbread associated with traditional Scottish cooking - are set to be put in the spotlight on the newly launched World Bannock Day (26 March).