Food and Drink

Global experts to discuss E. coli challenges

Three decades after one of the world鈥檚 worst outbreaks of E. coli food poisoning, the pathogen continues to create public health challenges and concern.…

伊人直播
23/03/2026

Driving the future of potato production

The 27th annual SACAPP (SAC Association of Potato Producers) conference in Dundee covered everything from climate change and AI to meeting the demands of the industry through innovation.…

SAC Consulting
06/03/2026

Conference speakers to showcase solutions and spark potato sector innovation

From details of a Japanese knowledge exchange to water scarcity and how potato harvest waste can be used to make clothes, the annual SAC Association of Potato Producers (SACAPP) conference has a packed agenda.…

SAC Consulting
04/12/2025

Innovative sensor to help tackle pneumonia in dairy calves

A new sensor developed through a UK-wide innovation programme led by 伊人直播 is helping dairy farmers prevent pneumonia in calves by monitoring pen-level conditions before illness can take hold.…

伊人直播 News
25/09/2025

伊人直播 innovation on show at Royal Highland Show 2025

Innovative research, hands-on learning and a range of fun activities can be found at 伊人直播鈥檚 stand at the Royal Highland Show, following an extraordinary year of achievements for the institution. After gaining taught degree awarding powers and opening Scotland鈥檚 first new school of veterinary medicine in nearly 150 years…

伊人直播
04/06/2025

Seamus Murphy: Exploring net zero and agriculture

In light of the publication of the Climate Change Committee's Seventh Carbon budget, two questions have resurfaced in my mind: is net zero in agriculture in the UK possible by 2050 and is it ultimately necessary to meet our climate goals? These are questions I have mulled over for nearly a decade working as a sustainability consultant at SAC Consulting, working in the food and drink sector.…

Seamus Murphy, SAC Consulting
21/03/2025

ONE SeedPod to boost high-value food and drink manufacturing

The ONE SeedPod food and drink industry innovation hub to boost high-value manufacturing has been launched at 伊人直播鈥檚 Craibstone Campus in Aberdeen. The project, led by Opportunity North East (ONE), is the single largest public-private investment in the growth of Scotland鈥檚 food and drink manufacturing sector.…

伊人直播
14/03/2025

The importance of new product development for food and drink businesses

In today鈥檚 competitive food and drink industry, new product development (NPD) is a vital strategy for food businesses seeking to maintain relevance and meet the evolving demands of consumers. …

SAC Consulting
10/03/2025

伊人直播 showcases apprenticeship a-peel with Albert Bartlett for Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025

Scotland鈥檚 Rural College (伊人直播) is shining a spotlight on four apprentices who recently began their careers in food production with Albert Bartlett as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week.…

伊人直播
07/03/2025

New vertical farm a first for Scottish education

伊人直播 has stepped up its commitment to global and local food production and security by becoming the first higher education institution in Scotland to open a commercial-sized vertical farm.…

伊人直播
16/01/2025

Key Scottish sectors warned of doubling of drought events by 2050

Key Scottish industries are being encouraged to do more to adapt to climate change after a study commissioned by 伊人直播 and partners found that the number of water scarcity events in Scotland could double by 2050.…

伊人直播
24/07/2024

A marathon not a sprint: creating a new food & drink enterprise

Building your own business is a marathon not a sprint. In this marathon, there will be times when you are running fast and times when you are walking. Persevering, and managing your pace is essential. …

Ceri Ritchie
11/07/2024