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Craft Distillery Spirit Set To Take Off

A new micro distillery has opened its doors in Tayport, Fife, using locally sourced fruit and grain to produce Scotland’s first field to glass version of France’s famous eau de vie.
 
Already a hit with leading mixologists, Tay Spirit’s Never.25 infuses grain that is milled, mashed, fermented and triple-distilled in Fife before the region’s world-famous fruit is added to infuse the spirit.

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The Secret Ingredients for Sri Lankan Style Curry Kits Business

Inspired by the aromatic dishes she ate while living abroad, Thea Samuel returned to the UK and launched her own business, Sri Spice Ltd, in 2015. Based in North Queensferry, the business sells Sri Lankan style curry kits and side dishes that are made to the 42-year-old’s own recipes.
 
How and why did you start in business?
Whilst living and working in Sri Lanka in 2007, I stayed on my own as well as with a lovely local Sri Lankan family. Amma (mum) cooked the most amazing curries on an open fire with clay pots.

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Robert and Jane Prentice of Stagison, Quality Scottish Venison

Business Leaps Forward Following Major Investment

Just 12 months after completing a £360k investment programme, Downfield Farm has launched its own product range, secured orders from Italy, and is now set to process goat for the first time. 
 
Operated by Robert and Jane Prentice, who have been helped by Business Gateway Fife, the Cupar-based farm and abattoir has processed over 143 tonnes of venison since opening its new butchery and game handling facilities in autumn last year. 
 
The expansion of Scotland’s first venison abattoir not only created three full-time jobs, it allowed the husband and

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St Andrews Wine Company

Online Growth for St Andrews Wine

Peter Wood of St Andrews Wine Company has revolutionised his business by taking it online thanks to digital marketing support and advice from Business Gateway Fife.

Peter founded St Andrews Wine Company in 2012, which brings together small, family run, organic and unknown producers. As well as his shop on Bell Street, St Andrews, he’s seen a month-on-month increase in online sales following the introduction of an industry first - virtual wine tastings.

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