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Adam Hardie
Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink
25 July 2023
How reduced duty on no and low alcohol drinks could brew successMajor change is brewing in the drinks sector. On August 1, 2023, new alcohol duty rules come into force, and everyone involved in producing, storing, selling and consuming alcohol will be affected.
Adam Hardie
Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink
1 June 2023
Newcastle entrepreneur’s Thirsty Gal canned cocktails scoops drinks industry winA Newcastle entrepreneur who launched a low-calorie canned cocktail business after losing her job during lockdown has won a £50,000 UK accelerator programme - of which Adam Hardie, Head of Food & Drink, is a member of the judging panel.
Adam Hardie
Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink
24 February 2023
Johnston Carmichael’s second Food & Drink report reveals sector’s views amidst a challenging yearFollowing our recent nationwide survey of the food & drink sector, the results are in! The report delivers a comprehensive review of 2022, whilst glancing forward into 2023.
Adam Hardie
Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink
8 June 2022
Beekeeper brewer brothers buzzing with industry winTwo beekeeping craft brewer brothers behind Wye Valley Meadery are buzzing after their take on the world’s oldest drink, mead, won a UK accelerator programme for aspiring brewers, supported by leading UK accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael.
Alan Hamilton
Corporate Finance Partner
25 January 2022
Johnston Carmichael supports Eden Mill on investment in new St Andrews distillery and visitor centreThe Corporate Finance team at Johnston Carmichael has supported the shareholders of Eden Mill in securing a significant investment from Inverleith LLP to fund a new build distillery in St Andrews and to drive a number of growth opportunities in the business.
