Success for Scottish Food Businesses

There was a mix of larger and smaller companies that took home prizes, including established brands such as Scotty Brand and Dean’s of Huntly and younger businesses such as Mama Tea and Hebridean Sea Salt.

Iain Burnett, The Highland Chocolatier won the Product of the Year Award for its Velvet Truffles and Spiced Pralines, while the Business of the Year Award went to St James Smokehouse, based in Annan.

A special award was given to Paul Grant, chairman of jam producer Mackays, for Outstanding Achievement in Food and Drink.

James Withers, chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink, said, “Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards who have been recognised as the best products and businesses across a wide range of fields. Our finalists all illustrate the skill, innovation and premium quality of the country’s producers, which is driving our reputation as a land of food and drink.

“Our food and drink industry is vital to the economy, generating significant employment and growing at an unprecedented rate. The work of Scotland Food & Drink is a partnership of industry bodies and government, supported by over 300 companies across Scotland.  This is spearheading the industry’s growth and the awards highlight just some of the success stories doing the industry and country proud.”

For the full list of winners, click here.