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INSIGHTS News provides the very latest news for the Scottish Food and Drink industry.60http://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/876/scottish-organic-milk-say-‘choose-organic-everyday’.aspxOrganic Fortnight is currently underway (3-17 September), and, according to Scotland's organic milk producers, there are plenty of reasons to make the switch to Scottish organic milk.Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/867/scottish-fishermen-showcase-sustainable-seafood-at-holyrood.aspxThe finest Scottish seafood was served up to around 100 guests from the fishing, retail, wholesale and catering industries and the political arena last night (Tuesday).Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/875/best-scottish-speciality-won-by-reids-of-caithness.aspxShortbread from Reids of Caithness was yesterday crowned Scotland's Best Speciality Product in the 2010 Great Taste Awards at London's famous Fortnum & Mason.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/874/seafood-scotland-urges-processors-to-‘plan-to-succeed’-.aspxSeafood Scotland (SFS) has been awarded a contract by Scottish Enterprise to deliver an exciting new programme for fish processors called ‘Planning to Succeed’. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/873/swapping-wine-for-seawater-at-london-show.aspxFood and drink companies from across the country are currently exhibiting on the Scotland Food & Drink Pavilion at Speciality & Fine Food London... including a new business selling bottled seawater.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/872/scottish-food-and-drink-fortnight-on-film.aspxCaledonian Mercury was at Friday's launch of Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight in Dundee and have published a great, short film on their website.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/871/tayside-kids-launch-scottish-food-and-drink-fortnight.aspxCabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead was joined by chef Jacqueline O'Donnell from the Love Food Hate Waste campaign and local primary school kids to officially launch Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight in Dundee at the weekend.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/870/top-award-for-mackintosh-of-glendaveny-founder.aspxGregor Mackintosh has been named Grampian’s top young entrepreneur at the regional finals of the 2010 Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/869/proposed-food-safety-logistics-qualification-seeks-your-input.aspxSQA is seeking industry input with the development of a new award in the food logistics area, entitled National Progression Awards (NPA) in Food Safety Logistics. Your feedback by Friday 10th September would be most welcome.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/868/scottish-fishing-industry-to-boycott-faroese-mackerel-meeting.aspxScotland’s mackerel fishermen have joined their fishing colleagues in other EU member states by declaring a boycott of tomorrow’s (7 September) international fisheries meeting in the Faroe Islands.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/866/first-minister-celebrates-year-of-food-and-drink-in-kilmarnock.aspxFirst Minister Alex Salmond and other Scottish Government Ministers will visit Kilmarnock this week ahead of the final Cabinet meeting of the summer.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/865/a-nation-of-wasters-scotland-top-banana-in-food-waste-stakes.aspxScots admit to throwing away £460 of food every year – compared to just over £400 across the UK – according to a new survey by Waitrose. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/864/wiseman-packs-highlight-work-of-uk-charities.aspxTV Presenter Fern Britton is among a group of celebrities who have shown a keen eye for design by providing a sketch which will be featured on millions of milk cartons across the UK to help raise awareness and highlight the work of UK charities.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/863/venison-festival-for-royal-deeside.aspxAdventurous foodies are in for the ultimate gastro treat this autumn thanks to the launch of the Royal Deeside Larder Venison Festival.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/862/glengoyne-launches-new-port-cask-finish-addition-to-core-range.aspxFor the first time in its 175-year history, Glengoyne will have a special cask finish as a permanent addition to its multi-award-winning core range, with a different limited edition finish always on offer to the consumer.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/861/sdi-and-sci-launch-partnership-approach-to-export.aspxScottish Development International (SDI) and Scottish Chambers International (SCI) have joined forces to launch a new service aimed at helping up to 8000 Scottish companies to target new international markets.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/860/opportunities-through-collaboration-forum-west-event.aspxAre you running a business which could benefit by sharing ideas with other individuals or companies? If so, you may be interested in Food Forum West's next event taking place on 28th September at Auchentoshan Distillery.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/859/launch-of-scottish-food-and-drink-fortnight.aspxDozens of events will be held across the country to celebrate Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, which kicks off today in Dundee. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/858/staycations-boost-whisky-makers-profits.aspxAccording to The Herald, Speymalt Whisky Distributors, which trade as Gordon & MacPhail, has seen profits grow by almost 40% partly down to the increase in Scottish staycationers.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/857/north-atlantic-shellfish-opens-upgraded-factory.aspxNorth Atlantic Shellfish Ltd is delighted to reopen its newly upgraded factory at Walls just in time for the start of the 2010/11 mussel harvesting season next week. 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