Earlier this week, Appetite for Angus had the privilege of heading to Edinburgh after being invited to the Scottish Parliament by Lloyd Melville, MSP for Angus South, for his parliamentary debate spotlighting our region’s world-class soft fruit industry. Sitting up in the gallery while the Scottish Parliament debated the future of our soft fruit sector …
Representing Appetite for Angus on the recent Scotland Food & Drink learning journey to Northern Ireland was an eye-opening experience. More than just a tour of excellent food and drink spots, it provided a vital benchmark for our own regional goals. It showcased a food landscape that, in many ways, perfectly mirrors our own here …
As we look back on 2025, it’s hard not to feel a deep sense of pride for the incredible food and drink community here in Angus. Our vision has always been to promote, celebrate, and collaborate to put Angus on the map, and this year, we’ve done just that. While the hospitality and production sectors …
Get ready to savour the best that Angus and the surrounding area has to offer at the Rottal Steading Food & Drink Festival, taking place on Saturday 13th September.
Glamis Garden: A Fresh Take on Food Trends
At the Appetite for Angus event, guests toured Glamis Castle’s Kitchen Garden—where beauty meets productivity. Led by Head Gardener Des Cotton, the visit showcased how local, seasonal produce and immersive storytelling align with 2025’s top food trends. From ‘calmcations’ to Instagram-worthy sustainability, Glamis is a lesson in standing out through authenticity.
Food & drink and agricultural awards deliver multi-faceted benefits. At the very least, nomination, shortlisting and if you’re lucky, winning, are a great PR opportunity. But in reality, awards are so much more. They extend your network, enable you to test your product or service (getting feedback from experienced stakeholders), help to further develop your product ideas …