Scottish functional drinks business skyrockets sales after securing nationwide supermarket deal

Scottish functional drinks business skyrockets sales after securing nationwide supermarket deal

A Edinburgh-based prebiotics business has achieved a strong increase in sales after securing a major nationwide distribution deal with Asda. Supported by Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service, the business has seen its product, ió fibrewater, reach new heights. The Prebiotic Company is the brainchild of three friends, Alyssa…

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BBC Factual commissions STV Studios to investigate Disease X – the potential source of the next global pandemic

Virologist and broadcaster Dr Chris van Tulleken will set out to uncover where Disease X could come from and what can be done to prevent it High-stakes and time-critical documentary will examine why new viruses are emerging at an increased rate and explore the cutting-edge science of preparedness and prevention…

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THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO ADDS FURTHER EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE WITH BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Former leader of the Scottish Conservative Party, Ruth Davidson, the Managing Director at People’s Postcode Lottery, David Pullan, and Rucelle Soutar, Chief Financial Officer at the Scottish Football Association, will all add their considerable and varied expertise to the Board. The move will bolster the future direction of the Tattoo…

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Dame Prue Leith visits Edinburgh Innovation Hub

Last week, Dame Prue Leith, TV judge, entrepreneur and Chancellor of Queen Margaret University, took a tour of the construction site where the Edinburgh Innovation Hub is being developed on the land around the University campus. A joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU) and funded…

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Clarus Networks Group opens door to new Connectivity Demonstration Centre, attracting UK wide customer base

Connectivity and network specialists, The Clarus Networks Group, has opened the doors to a first of its kind for Scotland, with its new Connectivity Demonstration Centre. The brand new centre in Bathgate has all of the latest high-tech connectivity and has attracted attention from major companies, as well as created…

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New CEO takes the helm of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust for the first time in 26 years

Rear Admiral Neil Rankin CB CBE, Chairman of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust (the Trust), has announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive: Franck Bruyère, 45. Mr Bruyère will replace Mr Bob Downie when he retires later this year after 26 years at the helm of the award-winning maritime…

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Norman Broadbent Group expands Scotland presence, doubling team amid growth

Norman Broadbent Group, the UK’s longest standing executive search firm, has more than doubled its headcount in Scotland and opened a second office in Edinburgh amid continued growth. Since establishing its physical footprint in Aberdeen, Norman Broadbent has opened a second office on Alva Street in Edinburgh’s West End and…

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Johnston Carmichael embraces the future with new senior leadership team

Leading independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has reshaped its leadership team with the appointment of a new Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer. Mark Houston, Chair, becomes Senior Partner while Lynne Walker, formerly the firm’s Vice Chair, and Head of Business Advisory, becomes CEO. Mark and…

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Kids Eat FREE is back at Duck and Waffle!

Wednesday 3rd July – Friday 16th August.  Make the most of the summer holidays and enjoy a kid’s breakfast on us! Treat your little ones to our kid-friendly dishes, such as sweet & savoury Pancakes, Caramelised Banana Waffles, Greek Yoghurt, Eggs, and more!  Available daily with every adult breakfast purchase.…

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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Business Confidence Continues To Tick Up in Q2

Business conditions, measured by sales and cashflow improved in Q2, returning to pre-pandemic levels. Business confidence has increased, with 58% of firms expecting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months. Fewer firms expect to increase their prices in the next three months Concern from businesses about external factors…

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