All Scotland articles – Page 8
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ArticleScottish berries hit a high at Highland Show
Scottish grower members of Berry Gardens were out in force supporting the Marks & Spencer marquee at the Royal Highland Show on 23-26 June.
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Global potato event is Scotland bound
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Potato Council is to stage the eighth World Potato Congress next May in Scotland.
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ArticleWages board under Scottish grower fire
Scottish soft-fruit growers are calling for an end to the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) as they fight to gain parity after huge losses.
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ArticleScots count losses after storms hit soft fruit
Scottish soft-fruit growers are dealing with the fallout of high winds that swept the country last month as they approach what should be the peak of their season.
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Apprenticeship boost for Scotland
Scotland’s food and drink industry has received a major boost after the Scottish Government agreed to invest more than £2 million to fund modern apprenticeships in the sector over the next years.
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ArticleThe Co-op makes Scottish tomato pledge
The Co-operative has pledged to take all the product from Ayrshire tomato grower David Bryson.
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Scotherbs project reaches out
Scotherbs, primary school herb project has taken off this year with a staggering 500 schools from across Scotland registering to receive a pack.
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Scottish trade participation urged
Industry organisation Scotland Food & Drink is urging all food and drink organisations to get involved in this year’s Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight.
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ArticleScots seek produce collaboration
Businesses in the Scottish fresh produce trade have been urged to put issues of commercial sensitivity and business rivalry aside to work collaboratively and ensure their long-term futures.
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ArticleWaitrose raises Scottish stakes
Waitrose has announced it is to open its first ever store in Glasgow at the end of the year, with more than 100 jobs up for grabs.
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Government grants get Scottish approval
The Scottish Executive is handing out new food grants totalling £2.1 million, much of it destined for fruit and vegetable suppliers.
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ArticleNFU Scotland elects leaders
Jim McLaren has been re-elected unopposed as the president of NFU Scotland, having already served one term in this two-year post.
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Scottish food recycling kicks into action
Scottish Water Waste Services has been awarded a licence to begin recycling food waste following the installation of a multi-million pound system at its composting site near Cumbernauld.
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Scotland's NVZ fear
Growers and farmers may have to quit the industry if the Scottish Executive continues with plans for restrictions in Scotland’s Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs).