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Adam Hardie
Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink
8 November 2024
Glasgow-based drinks brand eyes European expansionPanther M*lk, the innovative drinks company, is gearing towards expansion into European markets after achieving significant success across Scotland.
Adam Hardie
Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink
10 May 2024
Brose Oats expands business after Scottish EDGE successA Scottish owned and operated oat milk producer has secured national distribution after embarking on a major expansion thanks to Scottish EDGE. East Lothian-based Brose Oats has commenced a contract with the Cress Company that will see its products available in specialist retailers including farm shops and delicatessens UK-wide.
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.