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14 Jun

Dining in style at The Chester Hotel

"The weather was not on our side, but we were greeted by incredibly friendly staff, who were braving the downpour with anoraks and a smile..."

Evening Express

14 Jun

Work to resurrect The Albyn as a ‘welcoming’ Aberdeen bar well underway

A couple looking to revive a former west end nightspot in Aberdeen have vowed to shake off its stuffy image and make it welcoming to all.

Press and Journal

14 Jun

From blue cheese and port pralines to chocolates made with toast and marmalade, chocolatier is the Highland’s very own Willy Wonka

If you’re looking for unusual flavours inspired by the Scottish food scene which fare perfectly in chocolates, Braemar Chocolate Shop is the place to visit.

Evening Express

14 Jun

‘Anything battered can be blue!’: North East chipper creates blue fish supper to support Scotland in Euros

Have you ever looked at your fish supper and wished it were just a little more representative of your home country? Well Scots, look no further, as Garioch Fish Bar in Inverurie has pulled out all the stops.

Press and Journal

11 Jun

Big Mannys’ Pizza brings monstrous 18 inch pizzas for delivery to Aberdeen

When the team at Big Mannys’ Pizza launched their business on October 30 last year, they never envisioned that three months later they’d be looking for new premises to keep up with demand.

Evening Express

10 Jun

Aberdeen baker discovers 75-year-old buttery recipe and sells more than 2,000 across the UK every week

A local family-run bakery has sold 2,000 butteries a week for the past three months after discovering a 75-year-old recipe written by its founder.

Press and Journal

10 Jun

Are you one of the hundreds who queue for monstrous pies from Aberdeen butcher on ‘pie day’?

This Aberdeen butcher in Tillydrone has its eyes on the pies as "pie day" takes off on social media.

Press and Journal

8 Jun

Food review: It’s not just the food that is the star of the show at The Esslemont in Aberdeen

On the back of reopening and launching new menus for diners, Karla Sinclair headed to The Esslemont to try out some dishes from the restaurant’s latest spring/summer menu.

Press and Journal

7 Jun

Taco Bell drive-thru opens today in Aberdeen – with special offer for first customers

Taco Bell drive-thru in Aberdeen will open today and the first 100 people to visit the restaurant after it opens up at 10.30am will be enjoy free cinnamon twists.

Press and Journal

7 Jun

North East street food vendor to compete for national accolade in Edinburgh

Smoke and Soul will be flying the flag for the north and north-east when top street food vendors from across Scotland compete to be crowned the best in the country.

Press and Journal

7 Jun

Fancy a fly cup? Bon Accord cafe where all profits go towards poorly youngsters finally reopens

The next time you fancy resting your legs and enjoying a fine piece while out shopping, you could be helping make sure some of the North East’s neediest youngsters are looked after.

Press and Journal

4 Jun

Top 7 chippers to try out on National Fish & Chip Day in the North East

Scotland is known for its outstanding fishing industry and produce, here Julia Bryce outlines the best fish and chip shops to experience the fine fare.

Press and Journal

3 Jun

Foodie uproots from Texas to Aberdeen and launches epic new sugar cookie business

A mum-of-two from Texas who rediscovered her passion for baking after relocating to the Granite City has started up her own sugar cookie business.

Press and Journal

2 Jun

Marco Pierre White to lead line-up of Michelin chefs for Aberdeen’s Signature Food Festival 2021

Six of the UK's top chefs will head north this winter as Aberdeen's popular fine dining food festival makes its return.

Press and Journal

1 Jun

Aberdeen’s Backyard Beach Collective pop-up extends stay as 13,000 visitors attend in first month

The pop-up street food market at Aberdeen's Codona's Amusement Park has proven a huge hit with locals as thousands turned out to support a range of local vendors.

Press and Journal

28 May

Food review: Impressive fare puts The Cults Hotel in Aberdeen in the spotlight

"While I have very much enjoyed reviewing plenty of takeaway meals throughout the past year or so, nothing, and I mean, nothing, beats eating out in a restaurant."

Evening Express

28 May

Wagglehill Highland beef to be sent UK wide from Aberdeenshire

You’ll no doubt have heard of or enjoyed Aberdeen-Angus beef, but there’s a new product on the block thanks to Amanda and Gordon venture.

Evening Express

27 May

North East based cook takes up regular slot on BBC Scotland’s Beechgrove Garden

Banchory-based Indonesian Cook Dina Watt will appear on BBC magazine show, Beechgrove Garden, on a regular basis from this evening.

Press and Journal

27 May

Thinking outside the cookie jar – how one woman transformed redundancy into 600-cookies-a-week business

After Sainsbury's pulled her favourite cookie from the shelves during lockdown, Amanda Charles got to work in building her own baking empire.

Press and Journal

26 May

Aberdeen Eats – the new food delivery service for the people by the people

A North East couple who have returned from living overseas will launch Aberdeen’s first independent food delivery app focused on supporting local businesses.

Press and Journal

25 May

North East Now: Drinks firm inspires consumers to discover and explore Scottish gin

Local, independent and family-run business The Gin Cooperative has been dedicated to promoting Scottish gin since its inception.

Press and Journal

24 May

Photo gallery: Were you pictured at yesterday’s Chapelton Farmers’ Market?

Chapelton Farmers’ Market made its highly anticipated return yesterday, with hundreds of locals flocking to the event to take advantage of the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Press and Journal

24 May

Queen launches new gin inspired by forest near Balmoral Castle

Balmoral is new taking orders for its tipple called Ballochbuie – a 2,500 acre woodland about five miles from the castle near Invercauld Bridge.

Evening Express

21 May

Christmas comes early at Aberdeenshire hotel with 1,000 tickets sold for party nights

Partygoers are to give recovering hospitality businesses a merry Christmas if bookings at Meldrum House Country Hotel are any indication.

Press and Journal

20 May

Attention fast food fans: Taco Bell to open drive-through in Aberdeen next month

The Mexican food franchise opened its first branch in the Granite City last year and it has become hugely popular – with queues of delivery drivers often spotted waiting outside on Union Street during lockdown.

Evening Express

20 May

Tasting room transforms into cafe as coronavirus pandemic puts pause on events

A catering firm that used its bricks and mortar venue for events has transformed the space into a cafe due to restrictions caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Press and Journal

20 May

Tasting Thyme: Turn your banana bread into a showstopper with this banoffee fudge loaf cake

At 24, Florence started her baking Instagram page in June last year as a bit of fun during lockdown as she wasn’t commuting anymore and had extra time during her lunch break. She started her blog in January this year to document all of her recipes.

Evening Express

18 May

Food truck owner upgrades to new digs at Aberdeen’s Greyhope Bay

Nikki Leys of The Liberty Kitchen in Aberdeen will unveil her first premises later this summer at the soon-to-be-open Greyhope Bay community and education centre at Torry Battery.

Press and Journal

14 May

Taste test: Could you handle the heat of this fiery Unlucky 13 pizza challenge?

If you’re looking to put your tastebuds through their paces, Siberia Bar and Hotel on Belmont Street in Aberdeen has just the eating challenge.

Press and Journal

14 May

There’s more than just barbecue at Aberdeenshire’s sizzling restaurant Meat Monsters

Offering authentic wood-smoked barbecue with a conscience, the Ellon-based eatery was founded by Alistair Hagen after his “fascination with barbecue had moved beyond just a hobby, through becoming a passion, into a kind of fanaticism.”

Evening Express

14 May

The Pier offers delicious shakes and brunch dishes at Aberdeen Beach

“Based in such an amazing location as Aberdeen Beach, we not only enjoy tourists and visitors, but we also have a strong base of regular customers who come time after time and enjoy the quality of product and service we provide."

Evening Express

14 May

North East brewers in the spotlight as popular Lidl craft beer festival kicks off in stores

North-east beer firms Brew Toon and six°north and Orkney-based Orkney Brewery all have beers featuring in the Lidl craft beer festival which kicked off yesterday (Thursday May 13).

Press and Journal

13 May

Aberdeen food van offers free goods to those in need

Yilmaz Huseyin operates Yilmaz Snack Bar on Hareness Road in Altens and wants to lend a hand to those who maybe cannot feed their family.

Press and Journal

12 May

Taste test: Would you try out these Nutella fries?

You've heard of a deep fried Mars Bar, but would you try fries smothered in the popular chocolate hazelnut spread? Julia Bryce took on the challenge of trying them out...

Press and Journal

11 May

‘It geed the team up to say the least’: Aberdeen chef speaks out on superstar Cher’s tweet of encouragement

The head chef of an Aberdeen restaurant was left gobsmacked after international superstar Cher tweeted words of encouragement to him before his first shift back at work.

Press and Journal

10 May

Couple to open new delicatessen in North East community

Husband and wife Michael and Natalia McLeod began their careers in the catering industry in 2016, producing wood-fired pizzas for galas and festivals with their firm The Wandering Oven.

Press and Journal

7 May

Aberdeen’s Succulento offers tasty hot sauces, ketchups, rubs and more

Moving to Aberdeen to complete his studies in oil and gas management, Dami Odugbemi left the industry seven years ago to set up condiments business Succulento with his wife Ify.

Society

7 May

Seven of the best street food firms to grab al fresco dishes from in the North East

Hit up these delicious street food feeds on your next walk in the city or adventure out in the shire.

Press and Journal

5 May

Restaurateurs speak out as no-shows result in £2K loss for Aberdeen venue as diners fail to turn up for weekend sittings

No-show bookings prove to be a 'big issue' for hospitality across opening weekend as restaurateurs faced with half empty 'fully-booked' restaurants.

Press and Journal

4 May

Photo gallery: First weekend of hospitality in Aberdeen back with a bang

With the first weekend of hospitality reopening after the coronavirus lockdown falling on the May bank holiday weekend, it is no surprise it was a busy one for the industry.

Press and Journal

4 May

Former MasterChef contestant from the north-east to bring new taco offering to area

A former North East MasterChef contestant who took part in the show a year-and-a-half ago has launched his own ‘at home’ takeaway food business.

Press and Journal

3 May

‘He doesn’t want chips?’: The Bay Fish and Chips owner on how Outlander star Sam Heughan was left without supper

Calum Richardson who owns The Bay Fish and Chips in Stonehaven took to the road and travelled to an undisclosed area in Scotland where the crew and cast are currently filming season six.

Evening Express

3 May

Inspired by Austen: Coffee and cocktails from a converted 1971 Citroen van

If you see a 1971 Citroen HY van by the side of the road in Forglen on your travels, then why not stop and enjoy a coffee or tea and a cake from Austen Morley’s pop-up?

Press and Journal

30 Apr

North East police officer on career break launches postal baking business Holy Moly Bakes

Alex Cain, who has worked in the force for 20 years and is currently on a career break from Police Scotland, sends out more than 100 bakes every month, with some of her orders seeing her products travel across the UK.

Evening Express

28 Apr

Former defence secretary Michael Portillo pays visit to North East chipper for upcoming BBC TV series

It was lights, camera, action as a former defence secretary nipped in for fish supper while filming for his latest TV show.

Press and Journal

28 Apr

Nine of the most Instagrammable beer gardens in the North East

The P&J has searched high and low across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to find the most Instagrammable beer gardens and al fresco dining in the region.

Press and Journal

28 Apr

Coolio the Caterpillar, distant ice cream cousin of Colin and Cuthbert, moves into Fochabers Ice Cream Parlour chillers

The Fochabers Ice Cream Parlour has weighed into the growing feud between Colin and Cuthbert the Caterpillar with their own creepy crawly creation.

Evening Express

27 Apr

Cheers for the Beers: The Spotify soundtrack to your summer by Scottish DJ HomeAlone

Get in the groove with our Cheers for the Beers playlist from Aberdeen DJ HomeAlone - this will be the soundtrack to your summer!

Press and Journal

27 Apr

‘Our business really has changed for good’ – Aberdeen’s Fierce Beer chief on surviving lockdown and planning for the future

“We constantly revisited strategy on a weekly basis, sometimes daily. Changing from kegged beer to canned, concentrating on online shop sales, remodelling our bars to work as bottle shops etc. It was tough, a constant struggle to survive..."

Press and Journal

27 Apr

‘I was just buzzing to go out’: Aberdeen celebrates on grey day as lockdown restrictions ease across Scotland

Although Aberdeen was grey and wet, many persevered in getting an afternoon pint and a long-overdue catch up over coffee.

Evening Express

26 Apr

Customers flock to outdoor beer gardens booked up weeks in advance as hospitality reopens

Today marks the reopening of hospitality across Scotland with beer gardens, al fresco dining and indoor dining all open for the first time in four months.

Press and Journal

26 Apr

Meet Cary and Cally Caterpillar: Aberdeen bakery show support for Cuthbert by creating their own cute cakes

The Bread Guy bakery in Torry is now selling Cary and Cally caterpillar treats as a show of support to Cuthbert, who is facing court action from Marks and Spencer.

Press and Journal

23 Apr

North East chipper Sea Salt and Sole proves its offering is top notch

"What I have learned during lockdown and the coronavirus pandemic in general, is sometimes, uncovering what else is around you locally can prove wonders for your palate..."

Society

22 Apr

Scottish oil and gas worker brings new north-east rum to the market

Starting his business, Cabezon Beverage, during a global pandemic, David Smith says the idea for the rum brand first came around at the tail end of 2019 and was incorporated in December that year.

Press and Journal

22 Apr

Aberdeenshire’s The Deesidedly Tasty Company set up food trailer to diversify business during pandemic

Former police constable Tom Mottershead set up his catering business The Deesidedly Tasty Company to offer tasty slow-cooked meats and a BBQ service in the north-east.

Evening Express

22 Apr

Nearly 3,500 bookings in 12 hours for new street food venture from STAXX team in Aberdeen

The team behind new creative social market, STAXX, has organised a street food event later this month to raise funds for the project.

Press and Journal

21 Apr

Beer gardens near me: Interactive map shows the pubs reopening in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

After four long months of lockdown, where socialising has been restricted to walks in the park and zoom calls, beer gardens in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have finally been given the green light to reopen.

Press and Journal

20 Apr

Krepes ‘n’ Kones opens new branch in Aberdeen

Specialising in waffles, crepes, sundaes and other sweet treats, Krepes ‘n’ Kones’ second shop in Aberdeen has opened inside Sweet News on 10 Crown Street.

Evening Express

20 Apr

North-east gin firm bags £80K export deal with US drinks retailer in first step to sending spirit globally

The owners of premium Aberdeenshire gin firm, The Teasmith, are raising a glass after securing a six-figure sum as their first export deal.

Press and Journal

19 Apr

Partridges offers sweet treats that will cure any craving in the north-east

Known for serving up an eclectic mix of mouth-watering treats, the dessert shop in Fraserburgh has become a go-to spot for local foodies to visit when those sugar cravings kick in.

Society

16 Apr

Baking tasty treats is a piece of cake for Sarah Davidson of Aberdeenshire’s Gumblossom

Perfect for gifting friends and loved ones (or enjoying yourself), the delicious treats are available in a variety of traditional and quirky flavours including Nutella, chocolate, red velvet, Lotus Biscoff, chocolate orange and stroopwafel.

Society

15 Apr

Aberdeenshire-based Ardent Spirits’ Sea Shanty Rum to raise funds for RNLI

Produced at Banchory’s Burn O’Bennie Distillery and bottled by Ardent Spirits, the rum’s name is inspired by TikTok’s sea shanty hit made famous by Scottish postman Nathan Evans.

Society

15 Apr

Expect quality coffee and contemporary food offering at Aberdeenshire’s Spider on a Bicycle

“There was definitely a gap in the market in Aboyne for the kind of place we wanted to create. And between us, we have the right skill set." Read all about the cafe here.

Society

13 Apr

Healthy offering is key to success as cafe sets sights on Aberdeenshire market

The Key, which is currently based at Regent Quay, is broadening its horizons as it sets its eyes on opening a venue at Westhill Shopping Centre.

Press and Journal

12 Apr

North East distiller bags Sainsbury’s deal for new rum line

Products from spirits producer House of Elrick in Newmachar have now hit the shelves of 22 Sainsbury’s stores across Scotland, with bottles of three rum expressions now available for customers to pick up.

Press and Journal

12 Apr

‘It is like a Teletubbies day spa!’: Russell Brand impressed by hot sauce in popular YouTube show

Mark McAuley of North East hot sauce firm Singularity Sauce Co. was left in stitches after Russell Brand commented on his hottest sauce on popular YouTube show Hot Ones.

Evening Express

9 Apr

North East hot sauce producer to feature in top YouTube show which sees celebrities sample fiery fare

Comedian, actor, author and activist Russell Brand put one of a local hot sauce company’s products to the test as he takes on the challenge of sampling 10 hot condiments on First We Feast‘s YouTube show Hot Ones.

Press and Journal

9 Apr

New owners for The Udny Arms Hotel as venue sees six-figure investment and former Melt owner at the helm of the food offering

A North East family has invested a six-figure sum into the purchase and renovation of a local institution as they look to bring it back to life after it closed six years ago.

Press and Journal

8 Apr

North East startups join forces to revolutionise the grocery shopping industry

Mad Potato is an online marketplace for people to get their hands on produce from city and shire businesses including Katy’s Eggs in Banchory, From Bakery Lane in Kintore, The Bread Guy in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Larder in Ellon, and more.

Evening Express

8 Apr

Aberdeen chipper named among the UK’s top fish and chip takeaways

Sea Salt + Sole in Dyce was highly praised in the annual Fry Magazine awards.

Evening Express

7 Apr

A Year of Covid-19: More than 150 tonnes of butter gets Graham’s The Family Dairy through

Looking back on 12 months in a pandemic, Dr Robert Graham and his daughter, Carol, from Graham's The Family Dairy, talked to Rebecca Shearer about what this meant for their business.

Press and Journal

6 Apr

‘There was blocks and blocks of people queuing’: Aberdeen’s Bandit Bakery owner on opening weekend frenzy

Pete Leonard opened his new artisan bakery last week and was shocked when customers informed him his queue was running all the way down the street.

Press and Journal

5 Apr

First look: Aberdeen’s The Fourmile reveals plans for new coffee shop in time for reopening

The Fourmile in Kingswells which is part of The McGinty’s Group, is undertaking a refurbishment of its conservatory area transforming it into a stylish cafe for reopening on Monday April 26.

Press and Journal

5 Apr

‘I’ve had someone stop me in the street asking ‘are you the chilli jam lady?’: From Bakery Lane’s Alice Lane on chilli onion jam recipe success

There are some products which sell well, and there are others which sell incredibly well, and Alice Lane of Kintore-based From Bakery Lane is sitting on one which continues to flourish, more so since the global coronavirus pandemic arrived in the UK.

Evening Express

2 Apr

Exciting things to come from Aberdeen’s trendy pop-up bar The Ivy Lodge

Pop-up establishments provide the wow factor for multiple reasons. They offer a unique experience for visitors, create a buzz within the local community, attract new customers, and provide room for the team of the business itself to experiment...

Evening Express

2 Apr

Aberdeenshire Larder provides one-stop-shop for foodies to go all out

The phrase ‘support local’ has been drilled into my head – especially since the coronavirus outbreak – mainly by myself rather than by others. And I have been urging those around me to share this mindset as well.

Evening Express

30 Mar

Fitout plans submitted for second Taco Bell restaurant in Aberdeen

Now, plans have been submitted for Unit 4 in the Haudagain Retail Park on Great Northern Road. It will include fitting out the existing building shell, which was formerly Maplin, into a new Taco Bell fast-food restaurant.

Evening Express

26 Mar

North East bar launches online store ahead of opening new state-of-the-art beer garden on April 26

Fraserburgh's Cheers Cafe, Bar and Tavern have had "phenomenal feedback" following the successful launch of their online cocktails and spirits store on Monday.

Press and Journal

26 Mar

Aberdeen’s FreshMex announces expansion plans

Popular Aberdeen Tex-Mex eatery FreshMex has announced its plans to expand to another Scottish city.

Evening Express

26 Mar

Aberdeen bar reveals phased reopening plan to protect staff and customers

Siberia, on Belmont Street, has announced its reopening on May 10 will be phased to ensure the wellbeing of staff and customers.

Press and Journal

24 Mar

A year of Covid-19: ‘Mackies is the second-fastest growing ice cream brand in the UK just now, only second to Ben & Jerry’s’

While the past year has been incredibly challenging, one of Scotland's leading ice cream firms has continued to build its empire little by little.

Press and Journal

24 Mar

A Year of Covid-19: Craig Wilson of Eat on the Green on the most challenging year in business to date

Restaurateur Craig Wilson addresses the highs and lows of running a business throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Press and Journal

22 Mar

A year of Covid-19: Boozy Events owners on how innovating saved their business and propelled it to go global

From launching a virtual cocktail mixology concept to becoming a leader in the sector, here's how Boozy Events has dominated the pandemic...

Press and Journal

19 Mar

The Chester Hotel record over 1,000 bookings in just seven minutes

More than 1,000 covers were booked in just seven minutes when bookings reopened at The Chester Hotel on March 19 for alfresco and indoor tables.

AGCC

19 Mar

Aberdeenshire’s Birdhouse Cafe is focused on using quality ingredients and sustainability

Focused on quality ingredients and sustainability, partners Ruth and Colin Redman took over Birdhouse Cafe in Banchory in early 2020.

Evening Express

19 Mar

New gelateria at North East farm a hit with locals as 1,000 people visit on opening weekend

Forest Farm's new gelateria and farm shop in at Kinellar, Aberdeenshire, got off to a flying start with hundreds of people descending on the premises to get a bite of the action.

Press and Journal

18 Mar

USA, Hong Kong, Germany and Sweden… Aberdeenshire producer’s drinks hit the global stage

Summerhouse Drinks’ hand-crafted lemonades and Walter Gregor’s tonic waters are now sitting alongside household names in stores in the United States, Hong Kong, Sweden and Germany.

Evening Express

18 Mar

The inside scoop on Mackie’s new ice cream flavour for summer

After the success of its orange chocolate bar last year, Mackie’s of Scotland is launching a chocolate orange and honeycomb ice cream this month.

AGCC

18 Mar

New delicatessen inspired by family history to launch online ahead of opening of bricks and mortar store

Inspired by her great grandfather's business dating back to the 1950s, Emily Hailstones and her partner, Hayley Fisher, plan to repeat history with a nod to a family gem.

Press and Journal

16 Mar

Back to the future for Glen Garioch Distillery

Global spirits company Beam Suntory has for the first time revealed details of the work in progress in a £6 million upgrade of its Glen Garioch Distllery in Aberdeenshire.

Press and Journal

15 Mar

Close-knit team at Cafe 100 serve up mouth-watering food and drinks in the heart of Aberdeen

Martina added: “Since taking the reins of the cafe, the highlight for us has been our success on the delivery platforms. Trading in these difficult conditions was very scary. However, Boris and I are very grateful for the support of all our patrons."

Evening Express

15 Mar

Mother and daughter butcher duo share the secret to working together in celebration of Mother’s Day

A mother and daughter at the cutting edge of Scotland’s red meat industry share an insight into how they work together to run specialist butchery and grocery store, Aberdeenshire Larder.

Press and Journal

12 Mar

Lana-Lou’s Cake Studio creates attention-grabbing cakes in Aberdeenshire

How does one go from studying mechanical engineering to setting up a successful cake business? The EE caught up with talented Alanna Nugent, owner of Lana-Lou’s Cake Studio -previously known as Lana-Lou Bakes – to find out.

Evening Express

12 Mar

Women in food: The Richmond Street Deli’s dream team duo fire out ‘monstrous portions’

This mother and daughter duo have a fire in their bellies and won't stop until they have conquered the Aberdeen food scene.

Press and Journal

12 Mar

‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: North-east business sells out of limited edition barbecue rub in just over an hour

Inverurie-based Angus and Oink were selling the rub to raise money for Narcolepsy UK, realising £1,000 after selling out of the product in just over an hour.

Press and Journal

12 Mar

Deliveroo celebrates five years in Aberdeen by revealing what takeaway dish has been ordered most

To celebrate it has revealed what dish Aberdonians have ordered most during that time. Mexican food has topped the taste test, with a burrito from Freshmex the most popular item. The second was a bacon cheeseburger from the American chain Five Guys.

Press and Journal

9 Mar

Octave™ whisky sells out within eight minutes of appearing on Sunday Brunch

Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky in Huntly had one of their new Octave whiskies showcased on the latest episode of the popular lifestyle show which saw celebrity guest Alexandra Burke trying the whisky alongside the hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer.

AGCC

8 Mar

Women in food: Almondine’s macaron sisters bake up ‘thousands of macarons a week’

In this week-long series dedicated to women working in food and drink, Julia Bryce speaks to the mothers, daughters and sisters working together to build their business empires.

Press and Journal

4 Mar

Aberdeenshire’s Mackie’s of Scotland invests in the future after recording strong year

Aberdeenshire’s Mackie’s of Scotland has recorded huge chocolate and take-home ice cream sales as it reinvests millions into its sustainability drive.

Evening Express

4 Mar

Mother’s Day dine-at-home: If you can’t take your mum out, bring the food celebration to her

Treat that special maternal figure in your life with one of these delicious dine-at-home or afternoon tea experiences.

Press and Journal