Food and Drink
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Prospects for recovering economy far from rosy
Economists at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have called for targeted support for those sectors most in peril following the end of the job retention and self-employment support schemes.…
- SRUC
- 17/09/2020
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Food businesses need to stay relevant, says SAC Consulting
Retaining new customers is the overriding challenge currently being faced by many local food and drink businesses in Scotland as lockdown eases.…
- SRUC
- 03/09/2020
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Scottish tea growers seeking perfect blend
When you think about where your morning cuppa comes from, you might not picture a plantation in the heart of the Scottish landscape.…
- SRUC
- 25/08/2020
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Six Scottish farms collaborate to develop gluten-free oat supply chain
The market opportunity for gluten free oats drove six Aberdeenshire farmers to investigate a new supply chain that guarantees provenance, assurance and full traceability.…
- SRUC
- 20/08/2020
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Sustainable food is key to economic recovery
The Covid-19 pandemic could accelerate sustainable food trends, according to a consultant at SAC Consulting – part of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 18/08/2020
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Scale of fish farm emissions revealed
Global aquaculture generates around the same amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as the sheep industry, according to new research.…
- SRUC
- 13/08/2020
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No silver bullet in the fight against obesity
The quest to tackle obesity in the UK by banning ‘buy one get one free’ (BOGOF) promotions will have a modest impact on the consumption of junk food, according to a senior economist.…
- SRUC
- 05/08/2020
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Scotland’s natural economy valued at over £29 billion per annum
A new report has defined and detailed for the first time the value of the ‘natural economy’ to Scotland’s overall economic output, finding it represents more than a fifth of the nation’s economy.…
- SRUC
- 23/07/2020
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Laying waste to food waste
Food waste could be reduced by a review of current food safety regulations and changes in labelling, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have said.…
- SRUC
- 29/06/2020
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Taking an alternative approach to crops
Experts are investigating ways to create new foods and related products from alternative crops to maximise the use of locally produced food and drink.…
- SRUC
- 23/06/2020
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‘Five a day’ at risk under no-deal Brexit
The UK faces a shortage of fruit and vegetables under a no-deal Brexit scenario unless new markets are found soon, experts at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have warned.…
- SRUC
- 22/06/2020
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Unwrapping the secret of ‘healthy’ chocolate
New ‘healthy’ and luxury vegan chocolates are being developed by two Scottish businesses with the help of an SRUC chef.…
- SRUC
- 29/04/2020