In Pictures: The Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards winners

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Here are the winners in full:

Savouries & Accompaniments:

Winner:  The Little Herb Farm (St Andrews) for their Tayberry & Sage Vinegar Dressing (@littleherbfarm)

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Dairy:

Winner: Graham’s the Family Dairy for their Graham’s the Family Dairy Gold Smooth (@GrahamsDairy)

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Bakery:

Winner: Border Biscuits for their Dark Chocolate Gingers & Orange (@BorderBiscuits)

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Scotch Brand Product of the Year:

Winner: Aldi for their Specially Selected Scotch 30-day Matured Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak

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Meat:

Winner: Peelham Farm Produce (Foulden) for their Organic Air-dried Smoked Juniper Mutton (@PeelhamFarm)

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Fish & Seafood:

Winner: Loch Fyne Oysters for their Kinglas Fillet (@LochFyneOysters)

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Confectionery, Drinks & Snacking:

Winner: Chocolate Tree (Edinburgh) for their Whisky Nibs (@ChocTree)

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Brewing:

Winner: Stewart Brewing Ltd (Edinburgh) for Radical Road (@StewartBrewing)

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Distilling:

Winner: Loch Ness Spirits Ltd for Loch Ness Gin (@Lochnessgin)

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Foodservice Product of the Year:

Winner: Loch Duart Ltd for their Loch Duart Salmon (@LochDuartSalmon)

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Healthy Choice:

Winner: Mara Seaweed for their Furikake

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Own Label:

Winner: Aldi for their Specially Selected Orkney Caramel Shortbread (@AldiUK)

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Primary Producer of the Year:

Winner: Bruce Farms (Blairgowrie)

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Scottish Sourcing:

Winner: l’escargot restaurants (Edinburgh) (@Fredecosse)

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Brand Success of the Year:

Winner:  Pickering’s Gin, Edinburgh (@PickeringsGin)

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Export Business of the Year:

Winner: Mackie’s at Taypack (@mackies_crisps)

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Success through Partnership:

Winner: Fusion Whisky Ltd (@FusionWhisky)

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Environmental Sustainability:

Winners: Paterson Arran Ltd (@PatersonsBread)

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Employer of the Year: Investing in Skills

Winner: Entier (@EntierLtd)

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Young Talent:

Winner: Liam Pennycook, Strathearn Distillery (@Strathearn_Gin)

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Entrepreneur of the Year:

Winner: Euan Beaton, MacDuff Shellfish Scotland Ltd (@MacduffShell)

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Food Pioneer:

Winner: Graham Suttle, Kained Holdings (@GrahamSuttle)

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Product of the Year:

Winner: Chocolate Tree Whisky Nibs (@ChocTree)

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Business of the Year:

Winner: Bruce Farms

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Outstanding Contribution:

Winner: Alastair Dobson, Taste of Arran

 

• All pictures courtesy of www.chriswatt.com

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