Scottish salmon production rises amid China demand growth
Scottish salmon production rose by 3% in 2025, according to new figures from the Scottish Government’s annual fish farm production survey, as producers position themselves to meet growing…
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Scottish businesses invited to attend China Fisheries and Seafood Expo
Scottish seafood businesses are being invited to register their interest in joining the UK Pavilion at this year’s China Fisheries and Seafood Expo (CFSE). The Department for Environment,…
New China strategy bearing fruit for Scotch Malt Whisky Society
A new China strategy adopted by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), owned by the Edinburgh-based Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), has delivered a 45% increase in Chinese new…
Dean’s of Huntly to share China export expertise
Armed with a recent £1 million trade loan to scale production for international markets, including China, Aberdeenshire-based Dean’s of Huntly is gearing up to share its export insights…
Swinney backs whisky industry’s pursuit of tax cut to maximise China opportunity
The Scottish Government has backed Scotch whisky producers who say they need tax relief to maximise the opportunities of reduced tariffs in export markets including China. The Scotch…
McVitie’s adapts to Chinese market with localised snack strategy
McVitie’s is stepping up its ambitions in China with a strategy that looks beyond the biscuits that made the Scottish brand famous, as owner pladis seeks to build…
Interview: Whisky Craft’s agile approach to exporting
One of Scotland’s newest independent bottlers is eyeing future growth in China after exporting several thousand bottles in its first large-scale white-label project. Sonny Charles, who founded Whisky…
Record quarter for Mowi Scotland as China drives global salmon demand
China is leading a surge in global salmon demand, according to Scotland’s largest salmon producer, which has reported a 54% year-on-year increase in operational earnings. Mowi’s latest quarterly…
Dean’s of Huntly eyes China growth after £1m export loan
Premium shortbread maker Dean’s of Huntly has secured a £1 million trade loan to scale production and meet export demand across markets including China. The loan from Bank…