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8 October 2018
Access to investment on the menu at food and drink eventJohnston Carmichael is serving up another helping of an event designed to help Scottish food and drink businesses source investment.
22 August 2018
Strong brand is key in competitive drinks industryScotland’s spirits industry has grown exponentially, with HMRC recording a 107 per cent rise in the number of new gin and whisky distilleries across the UK in the last five years. In a competitive market, producers need to differentiate themselves to unlock the funding they need for growth.
18 July 2018
Scots food and drink firms issue Brexit skills warningScotland’s growing food and drink industry will suffer if access to skilled labour is adversely impacted by Brexit.
12 January 2018
Dedicated ‘Hop’line’ launched for Scottish brewersThe new hotline service is available exclusively to members of TBAS to help and support for Scottish brewers on a wide range of licensing and HMRC issues including licence applications and training, Small Brewers’ Relief scheme, VAT, import and export producers and excise licensing, as well as broader legal and accountancy services.
3 January 2018
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After a snap general election, the beginning of Brexit and Bank of England interest rates rising for the first time in 10 years, the economy saw its share of surprises in 2017.
So, what will 2018 hold for Scottish business? Here’s our top ten predictions for the year ahead: