An industry-led strategy which aims for a 25 per cent increase in turnover for Scotland’s food and drink sector by 2028 has been published.

Sustaining Scotland, Supplying the World: a strategy for Scotland’s food and drink industry has been developed by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership, which brings government and industry together to further the interests of the sector.

Foresight Scottish Growth Fund

The Scottish Growth Scheme is a package of financial support of up to £500 million for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. Backed by the Scottish Government, it aims to help businesses grow.

This funding includes the Foresight Scottish Growth Fund, which is managed by the Foresight Group on behalf of the Scottish Government. It provides equity finance of up to £2 million in rounds of up to £10 million for eligible businesses.

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Business Loans Scotland

The Scottish Growth Scheme is a package of financial support of up to £500 million for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. Backed by the Scottish Government, it aims to help businesses grow.

This funding includes Business Loans Scotland, which is a consortium of Scottish local authorities. They provide loans ranging from £25,000 to £250,000 to eligible businesses on behalf of the Scottish Government.

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New Orangery Tearoom For Dunimarle Castle

Business Gateway Fife client, Dunimarle Castle & Gardens in Culross, is making the final finishing touches to the stunning new Orangery tearoom..

Dunimarle, already a beautiful wedding venue with its own chapel in spectacular grounds, this new development is an excellent addition to the castle and gardens’ offering.

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The Perfect Flexible Events Space at Enterprise Hub Fife

Whether you are planning a strategy session, looking to host a training workshop or require offsite meeting space, Enterprise Hub Fife offers bright and spacious areas with modern facilities in the heart of Fife.

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Sôlt Dining With East Neuk Salt

The East Neuk Salt Co in St Monans has launched Sôlt Dining with Chef Patron & Co Founder, Mhairi Peattie at the helm.

A new dining experience is offered in dining pods in the courtyard area of the East Neuk Salt Co – celebrating the best of local East Neuk Produce.

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Marketing Your Business - Webinar

This webinar will help you create a realistic marketing plan. It is designed to improve how you market your business and increase sales.

In this webinar you will, identify what your customers need and want, begin to produce forecasts for your business, decide what type of marketing you will use and calculate how much your marketing will cost.

EnerDigit Joint Call

This call supports the digital transformation of energy systems to harness the potential of green energy. There’s up to £1 million funding for Scottish partners.

Get involved if you can develop new ways of managing energy systems and further international engagement and knowledge in this field.

UMi Debt Finance Scotland

This funding is managed by UMi Debt Finance Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government and provides loans of £25,000 to £250,000 to eligible businesses.

It is part of the Scottish Growth Scheme, a package of financial support of up to £500 million for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. The scheme is backed by the Scottish Government and aims to help businesses grow.

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Inspiring The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

A ten-year plan to help create world-class entrepreneurial campuses at 45 universities and colleges across Scotland has been launched by the Scottish Government during a visit to a technology campus in Brussels aiming to support digital transformation.

Strengthening global networks and supporting more university start up businesses is among a raft of actions in The Entrepreneurial Campus plan - aimed at inspiring entrepreneurial thinking and improving enterprise skills.

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Centre of Excellence Feasibility Study

Apt Public Social Partnership (PSP) is a group of voluntary organisations who are working with employers from across Scotland to help them improve how they attract, recruit and retain disabled employees.

Apt is asking employers to complete a short survey which has been created as the first stage of the feasibility study of this idea - to find out if there is a market in Scotland for these services.

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SEPA Water Scarcity Report Shows Fife Water Levels Low

We have all enjoyed some fantastic weather recently however, SEPA has issued a warning regarding low water levels across Scotland, including the Fife area.

Check out the latest report now and SEPA's guidance on what you can do to help

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Customs Procedures and Documentation

Customs procedures are designed to manage and regulate the movement of goods through our borders. Compliance with these procedures requires the submission of accurate documentation.

The trader therefore needs to be aware of the detail requirements for completion and HMRC expect traders to have robust procedures for the checking of the documentation.

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