Nickie Holmyard
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Farming the future of fish
Seafood is one of the key growth categories in grocery with total retail sales of seafood up 4% to £2.4bn in the year to May. Scotland's fish industry is in pole position to tap the potential of both farmed and wild catch, two powerhouses of the...
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Meeting tough demands
T he meat industry is under pressure across the whole of the UK. Recent challenges have included export bans on meat and dairy products, imposed after an outbreak of foot and mouth disease; and the ongoing threat of avian flu. However,...
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The healthiest performer
Fruit and veg is currently the fastest-growing sector in Scotland, which is good news for growers and retailers seeking to improve their regional purchasing policies. Its success is down to the fact that it ticks the right boxes in terms...
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Scotland enters a new era
The Scottish food and drink industry has been given a welcome shot in the arm by the rise of local and regional sourcing. But though sales have risen, it hasn't put its full weight behind a cross-industry marketing campaign - until now....
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Brands are flying the flag
Provenance has long played an important part in the marketing mix for major players such as shortbread producer Walkers, Baxters and Highland Spring. Baxters has shown consistent revenue growth over the past five years across all its...
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A wee (added value) dram
Adding value. That is this year's buzz phrase in the drinks trade, and Scotland is taking that on board with new formulations, promotions and the over-ice message. Scottish & Newcastle continues to top the list of the top food and drink...
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Sales grow organically
Scotland's dairy industry has recorded success through a focus on provenance and innovation, as well as a consumer interest in all things organic. Sales in the organic sector of dairy have been strong, particularly in milk. But the...