Food and Drink
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New report highlights Scotland’s AAA strength
More than 200 companies, research centres and academic partners have been identified as key stakeholders in the animal health, agri-tech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 20/04/2022
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Awards to recognise enterprising former students
A new entrepreneur network for former students of SRUC is being launched at an awards event next month.…
- SRUC
- 13/04/2022
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Tuning pork labels
More than a third of consumers are willing to pay a significant price premium for fresh pork products labelled as ‘animal friendly’ new research has found.…
- SRUC
- 25/02/2022
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Growing opportunities for SRUC students
SRUC students will be offered paid work opportunities at 12 ‘Unexpected Gardens’ being created all over Scotland as part of the Dandelion creative arts programme.…
- SRUC
- 16/02/2022
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Focus on foods of the future
Research to develop future innovative foods and food systems at SRUC will be highlighted at a free virtual event this month.…
- SRUC
- 01/11/2021
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Tackling the challenge of growing food sustainably
Growing food fairly and sustainably is one of the greatest challenges of our time and sits at the heart of what we do at SRUC, so the chance for us to partner in the largest ‘grow your own’ project ever undertaken in Scotland feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity.…
- SRUC
- 21/10/2021
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Anything grows with new Dandelion project
SRUC is part of an innovative initiative which will see people in Scotland growing, sharing and celebrating food, music and ideas with their communities.…
- SRUC
- 21/10/2021
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Take a walk on the wild side
From riverside walks to wild food workshops, Scotland’s festival of foraging is returning with a programme of online and in-person events for participants of all ages. …
- SRUC
- 23/08/2021
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Opportunity for food and drink students to THRIVE
New and future food and drink entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their business ideas for the chance to win a free place on a weekend interactive programme.…
- SRUC
- 30/06/2021
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Report addresses knowledge gaps in microbial quality of beef mince
SRUC has worked with Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to produce a new report designed to address knowledge gaps around the microbial quality of beef mince sold in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 15/06/2021
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Wild about food
A Danish beer brewed without hops and fermented using wild airborne yeasts will give Scottish businesses food for thought at a webinar next month.…
- SRUC
- 20/05/2021
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Initiative to entice future food and drink entrepreneurs
A new initiative has been launched to help the next generation of entrepreneurs achieve success in the food and drink industry.…
- SRUC
- 09/03/2021