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Food and Drink

Small businesses have big role in food security

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) played a key role in maintaining the resilience of the UK’s food system during Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic.…

  • SRUC
  • 17/05/2022
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SRUC research ranked as number one in UK

The research power of Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences at SRUC and the University of Edinburgh has been ranked as number one in the UK based on the quality and breadth of work.…

  • SRUC
  • 12/05/2022
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New report highlights Scotland’s AAA strength

More than 200 companies, research centres and academic partners have been identified as key stakeholders in the animal health, agri-tech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.…

  • SRUC
  • 20/04/2022
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Awards to recognise enterprising former students

A new entrepreneur network for former students of SRUC is being launched at an awards event next month.…

  • SRUC
  • 13/04/2022
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Tuning pork labels

More than a third of consumers are willing to pay a significant price premium for fresh pork products labelled as ‘animal friendly’ new research has found.…

  • SRUC
  • 25/02/2022
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Growing opportunities for SRUC students

SRUC students will be offered paid work opportunities at 12 ‘Unexpected Gardens’ being created all over Scotland as part of the Dandelion creative arts programme.…

  • SRUC
  • 16/02/2022
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Focus on foods of the future

Research to develop future innovative foods and food systems at SRUC will be highlighted at a free virtual event this month.…

  • SRUC
  • 01/11/2021
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Tackling the challenge of growing food sustainably

Growing food fairly and sustainably is one of the greatest challenges of our time and sits at the heart of what we do at SRUC, so the chance for us to partner in the largest ‘grow your own’ project ever undertaken in Scotland feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity.…

  • SRUC
  • 21/10/2021
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Anything grows with new Dandelion project

SRUC is part of an innovative initiative which will see people in Scotland growing, sharing and celebrating food, music and ideas with their communities.…

  • SRUC
  • 21/10/2021
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Take a walk on the wild side

From riverside walks to wild food workshops, Scotland’s festival of foraging is returning with a programme of online and in-person events for participants of all ages. …

  • SRUC
  • 23/08/2021
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Opportunity for food and drink students to THRIVE

New and future food and drink entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their business ideas for the chance to win a free place on a weekend interactive programme.…

  • SRUC
  • 30/06/2021
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Report addresses knowledge gaps in microbial quality of beef mince

SRUC has worked with Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to produce a new report designed to address knowledge gaps around the microbial quality of beef mince sold in Scotland.…

  • SRUC
  • 15/06/2021
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