Posts Tagged ‘exports’
Scotch Whisky gets protected legal recognition from New Zealand
Scotland’s national drink has secured enhanced legal protection form down under, to protect its brand name. The Scotch Whisky Association’s application to register ‘Scotch Whisky’ as a Geographical Indication (GI) has been successful in New Zealand. This recognition means the term ‘Scotch Whisky’ can only be used on whisky produced in Scotland in accordance with…
Read MoreScotch whisky industry was worth £4.36billion over the last 12 months
Scotland’s global whisky exports have increased in volume and value over the past 12 months. HMRC data released by the Scotch Whisky Association shows that industry was worth £4.36 billion in 2017 – up £356m compared with 2016. Global Scotch exports grew by 1.6% in volume and 8.9% in value, with 1.23bn bottles shipped. Exports…
Read MoreScotland fights back against the counterfeits in China
Scotch whisky’s trademark has been renewed in China until 2028. The Scotch whisky industry has renewed its trademark in the far east for another decade, to help in order to protect future growth of the industry. Karen Betts, chief executive of industry body the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), revealed the news when she accompanied Prime…
Read MoreScottish ice cream firm is hot stuff on the Asian market
A family-owned Scottish ice cream firm has seen a surge in exports and is on track to record major growth in the Asian market in 2018. Building primarily on past success in Taiwan and Korea, Mackie’s of Scotland is now projecting a year-on-year increase in ice cream export sales, which in 2018 are forecast to…
Read MoreA family connection to the past as new Glasgow distillery opens
A family’s proud history is at the heart of the new Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow. Tim Morrison, the chairman of the distillery, set up Morrison Glasgow Distillers (formerly Stanmorr) in 2012 with a vision to revive distilling in Glasgow. The firm bought the old Pumphouse in 2011, which was built on the historic Glasgow Queen’s…
Read MoreSheila Fleet Launches New Jewellery Range
Orkney jeweller Sheila Fleet is one of Scotland’s leading designer-makers of gold, silver and platinum jewellery. Fans of Sheila’s striking designs will be pleased to hear that her new Captivate collection is now available in gorgeous Scottish Gold. The collection is inspired by Scottish Gold caught as tiny granules in the crevices of Cononish burn flowing…
Read MoreWhisky blog: Inside Scotland’s newest distillery in the heart of Glasgow
Our whisky blogger James Robertson discusses the opening of the Clydeside Distillery. In 1877 the pump house was built on the historic Glasgow Queen’s Dock overlooking the Clyde. John Morrison of Morrison and Mason built the building and was the great great grandfather of Tim Morrison, chairman of Morrison Glasgow Distillers. Tim had always…
Read MoreWhisky exports increase to £1.8 billion – but volume shipped overseas drops
Scotch whisky exports increased by 3.4 per cent to £1.8 billion in the first half of this year. The sum – $2.4billion – was boosted by the popularity of single malt, according to a report from the Scotch Whisky Association. Single malts now make up more than a quarter of the value of all Scotch shipped overseas.…
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