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Podcast series
A conversation with Anne-Laure Farrar, insight manager at The Knowledge Bank and Rick Allison, Head of Category Insights at Joseph Robertson.
A conversation with Cairngorm Brewery and Aquascot about their experiences at International Food and Drink Event, London.
A conversation with Alex MacDonald of North Point.
A conversation with Martin Sherring, one of the trustees of The Highland Good Food Partnership and a co-creator of The Black Isle Feast, a common interest group supported by Food & Drink Tech Hub.
In this episode of our Business Bites podcasts, you’ll hear from Allene Bruce from New Nutrition Business and Fiona Stott from Aquascot.
The discussion focuses on health food trends and new product development.
In our fifth podcast Kerry Hammond is in conversation with Ciara Bow, Founder of Gledfield Distillery.
In episode 4, I speak to Hannah Taylor, the founder of Gut Feelings Kombucha. Based in Findhorn in the Highlands, she produces raw, naturally fermented Kombucha flavoured with good quality fruit and herbs. Hannah started the business in April 2019 and since then has grown her business from a kitchen cupboard production to a microbrewery in Findhorn. With a passion for low waste, Hannah has set up purpose-built Refill Stations which allow customers to fill up larger quantities of Kombucha, creating zero waste! Gut Feelings Kombucha can also be bought in 300ml bottles which run on a bottle return scheme, keeping waste to an absolute minimum. Her products can be found at more than 40 cafes and shops between Aberdeen and Skye.
In Episode 3: Find out more about Food and Drink TechHUB. You’ll hear from Claire Munro, Senior Project Manager for the Northern Innovation Hub talk about an exciting opportunity for food and drink businesses to collaborate in a newly designed innovation centre located in Alness. There will be opportunities for food and drink start-ups, entrepreneurs and larger businesses in the region and further afield to use the space supporting business growth. You’ll also hear from the architect appointed, Stuart Graham, Colin Armstrong Architects who talks about the design process.
In Episode 2, I'm bringing you some information on the Impact 30 programme for entrepreneurs in the Highlands, and get the chance to sit down with Molly McGhee the entrepreneurial mind behind Molly's Mixes. We discuss her experience with Impact 30, and also some of the support she has received through the Food and Drink Business Support Service.
In Episode 1 we speak to the business support service project manager, Alistair Trail, announce some new support packages, bring you information about an upcoming webinar on crowd-funding and investment, an in-person workshop all about innovation support and funding. We also speak to Flora and Rosie, from Café Biagiotti and Biagiotti at Home, about their experience in accessing support through the food and drink business support service.
Business Bytes is a Podcast series brought to you by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as part of the business support service from the Food and Drink TechHUB.
Business Bytes brings you everything you need to know about upcoming events, resources, and any funding and support available to food and drink businesses in the Highlands*. We bring you all this, with a splash of fun and conversation, featuring business stories from the area.
This series is produced and presented by Kerry Hammond from SAC Consulting on behalf of HIE.
*Some support packages are only available to businesses within the Highland Council area.
Find out more about the support offered through the Food and Drink TechHUB or explore our other support services that may benefit you.
Helping food and drink producers and supply chain businesses in the Highland Council area with access to expert advice, funding, events and networking opportunities.
A cohort programme for young business leaders and entrepreneurs looking to develop the tools, skills and knowledge needed to enable growth.
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