THE winners at this year's Scottish Food & Drink Excellence Awards have been announced with a number of entries walking away with some of the most sought-after accolades in the industry.
This year, the award, which has been an industry highlight for more than 20 years, featured numerous tasted and business categories.
One of the biggest winners of the night was Carnoustie restaurant and piemaker WeeCOOK which took both the Scottish Product of the Year and Fish & Seafood Product of the Year prizes.
It was praised for its "unique blend of traditional and modern Scottish cuisine" as well as its "dedication to utilising seafood sourced from local waters".
Iain Baxter, Chief Executive at Scotland Food & Drink, said this year's awards prove that the industry continues to go from "strength to strength".
He said that the "calibre of this year’s entries is a testament to the innovation and skill that are ubiquitous within our sector," adding that this year sets "new benchmarks for quality and creativity."
See all the winners named at the Scottish Food & Drink Excellence Awards
These are all the winners named at the Food & Drink Excellence Awards in Scotland this year.
Artisan Product of the Year
8 Doors Distillery
Bakery Product of the Year
The Little Bakery
Beer & Cider Product of the Year
71 Brewing
Best for Scottish (Independent Business)
Bonnie & Wild
Best for Scottish (Multiple Operator)
Aldi
Confectionery Product of the Year
Aldi
Dairy Product of the Year
The Coo Shed
Distilling Product of the Year (Dark Spirits)
Young Spirits
Distilling Product of the Year (White Spirits)
The Highland Liquor Company
Employer of the Year
Lazy Day Foods
Fish & Seafood Product of the Year
WeeCOOK
Product of the Year
WeeCOOK
Healthier Choice Product of the Year
SHORE The Scottish Seaweed Co.
Meat Product of the Year
Highland Game Loin
Primary Producer of the Year
Old Leckie Farm
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Regional Food and Drink Award
Ballintaggart
Scotch Brand Product of the Year
Dunbia Highland Meats
Snacks & Accompaniments Product of the Year
SHORE The Scottish Seaweed Co.
Soft Drinks Product of the Year
Cruice
Sustainability Award
Arbikie Distillery
Young Talent Award
Simon Howie Foods
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards was held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
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