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Sidon Water Scales Up Production

FIFE-based Sidon Water has the specialist technology to help eliminate many of the difficult and costly problems caused by scale and corrosion to commercial businesses, including agriculture and hospitality industries. A trial with a large hotel chain has proved just that, as has working with a Kent-based fruit farmer - the technology has saved it five per cent of its yield, which it was losing annually. In addition, the Integro™ has been trialled and vetted by LTC Worldwide, a specialist consultancy for the laundry services industry, creating a massive opportunity.

Monday, 10 May 2021

INVEST FIFE RESEARCH REVEALS POSITIVITY AND OPTIMISM AMONGST FIFE BUSINESSES

Fife businesses are feeling optimistic about the future as lockdown restrictions ease, according to findings from a business survey conducted by Invest Fife.

The outlook for economic growth is upbeat, as 65 per cent of the 385 Fife-based businesses that participated in the online survey in April, reported feeling positive about the future, and 60 per cent are confident of sustainability, with just 7 per cent reporting a ‘severe risk’.

Monday, 10 May 2021

All’s Well at Wellbeing Radio

FIFE’S latest new radio station is going from strength to strength after a testing first year of operation while working through a major pandemic.

The brainchild of Scott Hutchison-McDade, Wellbeing Radio has flourished into an all-round hub of positivity with around 25 presenters working with Scott, talking about a wide range of specialist subjects, and having conversations for positive change.

Based at Flexspace in Mitchelston, Kirkcaldy, he now operates the radio station there as well as the new Centre for Positive Change, featuring a yoga &

Tuesday, 04 May 2021

The Farmer’s Son Black Pudding Given A Stamp of Approval At Scottish Retail Awards

Auchtertool based Black Pudding and Haggis producer The Farmer’s Son has earned a prestigious award at the inaugural Scottish Retail Food and Drink Awards for their handcrafted Black Pudding.

Tuesday, 04 May 2021

VIRTUAL FOOD FAIR BRINGS OPTIMISM TO FIFE BUSINESSES

Several Fife-based businesses, which signed up to participate in Scotland’s Speciality Food Show, hosted virtually over the course of 2021, have reported favourable enquiries, with one business confirming a new supply contract, bringing a feeling of optimism to Fife’s food and drink sector.

Of the five Fife businesses participating in the online show, Rumburra, Pittenween Preserves, BplasticFree and Feragaia, have all had positive experiences of exhibiting virtually, which has included video presentations, live Q&As and online appointments.

Thursday, 18 March 2021

Fife Businesses Secure IEE Funding Support

A number of Fife businesses have been successful in securing funding under the IEE Employer Fund.

The purpose of the fund is to support micro businesses secure funding to assist their business to trade safely under new government guidelines, maintain employment, prevent redundancy or allow staff to work from home efficiently.

The fund can be used to purchase equipment, software or support deemed necessary to trade legally and that will support the retention of employees and contracts of employment.

The following Fife businesses have secured the funding.

Thursday, 18 March 2021

Free Workforce Mental Health Webinar for Fife Businesses

Headtorch are hosting their 1hour, virtual webinar ‘Get the Big Picture’ exclusively for Fife Workplace Team contacts on the 24th March 09:30 – 10:30 and the following topics will be explored:

Thursday, 18 March 2021

Scottish Apprenticeship Awards 2020

Thursday, March 4, 2021, 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Friday, 26 February 2021

Call For Businesses To Represent Fife At Southern Manufacturing 2022

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, the UK’s most comprehensive annual industrial exhibition, is scheduled to take place in February next year.

Three Fife-based businesses are signed up for the exhibition, and Fife Council Economic Development is seeking more businesses to join the Fife companies to showcase the region’s offering.

Fife has a long history of being at the leading edge of manufacturing and engineering, and with the sector evolving all the time, combined with the challenges brought about by COVID-19, Southern Manufacturing &a

Thursday, 18 February 2021

Free membership to Food from Fife

In a bid to support food, drink and hospitality businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic, regional food group Food from Fife is offering free membership to any food or drink related business based in Fife until May 2021.

Food from Fife is a not for profit company that was established in 2010 to help the diverse local food and tourism businesses work together to grow the overall industry in Fife.

Thursday, 04 February 2021

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