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Early US trade talks raise hopes for Scottish exports

James Macsween
James Macsween: new deal with US Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to open trade talks with the US that should include recent tariffs on Scottish exports. Mr Johnson willRead More

Distribution agreement

Arbikie targets ‘cocktail cities’ after agreeing US deal

Arbikie
High spirits: brothers Iain, John and David Stirling Drinks company Arbikie has marked its fifth birthday by signing a distribution agreement that will see its brands exported to “cocktail cities”Read More

Further retail expansion planned

Revamp sees Innis & Gunn toast strong festive growth

Popular: Taproom. Craft brewer Innis & Gunn is toasting the successful revamp of its retail estate which helped serve up strong sales growth across the festive period. With venues inRead More

Warning of lost sales

Whisky talks aim to avert further hike in US tariffs

Karen Betts SWA
Karen Betts: ‘a further rise could be devastating’ (pic: Terry Murden) Whisky industry representatives will hold crunch talks in the US over concerns of a further hike in tariffs onRead More

Response to dry January

BrewDog unveils first alcohol-free bar as ‘beacon of taste’

BrewDog AF
BrewDog’s London bar BrewDog is opening an alcohol-free bar to coincide with the dry January initiative which also marks another shift in response to changing drinking habits. The new venue,Read More

Serving the food app market

Rasul launches first ‘ghost’ kitchen for home deliveries

Shaf Rasul
Shaf Rasul and friends: project bubbling away (pic: Terry Murden) Busy restaurants are being offered a new option to serve the ever-increasing demands for home deliveries. A so-called “ghost kitchen”Read More

St Andrews expansion

Eden Mill sees 48% rise in income as alcohol-free range launched

Paul Miller Eden Mill
Paul Miller: ‘new audience’ Fife distiller and brewer Eden Mill has reported a 48% rise in turnover after confirming the launch of an alcohol-free range of drinks. The St Andrews-based company sawRead More

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New faces bring ‘fresh perspective’ to Food & Drink board

Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne
New directors: Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, left, and Alison Milne Scotland Food & Drink has appointed two industry figures – Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne and Alison Milne – to its board. They will helpRead More

Biggest in capital for 150 years

Innis & Gunn to build brewery at Heriot-Watt R&D park

Innis Gunn Edinburgh brewery
The brewery will collaborate with the university Innis & Gunn has chosen Heriot-Watt University’s Research Park as the site of its new brewery. The park on the western fringe ofRead More

Expansion plan

Drinkly plans 150 locations as fund-raising campaign launched

Drinkly
John Robertson (centre) and team: ‘tried and tested’ Online drinks tech platform Drinkly intends to expand its operation to 150 locations by the end of next year. Its plans emerged asRead More