Awards – the people and brands behind Scotland’s best products

James MacSween, centre, is presented with his and his sister Jo’s award for Outstanding Contribution to Food & Drink.
James MacSween, centre, is presented with his and his sister Jo’s award for Outstanding Contribution to Food & Drink.

THIRD generation managing directors of their family haggis firm, James and Jo MacSween were among the winners at this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. The brother and sister were given an outstanding contribution award in recognition of innovative product development and marketing.
Dawnfresh Seafoods was a double winner, taking top spot in the Investing in People and Environmental Sustainability categories.
Ian Macleod Distillers was also a double winner. Its Glengoyne 25 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky won the Alcoholic Drink award and the company took the Brand Success of the Year Award.
The Scottish Salmon Company was named Business of the Year.
The full list of winners for 2015 is available at www.foodanddrink.scot/events/excellence-awards/category-winners-2015.aspx

Dawnfresh Seafoods receives its Investing in People award, it also won the Environmental Sustainability award.
Dawnfresh Seafoods receives its Investing in People award, it also won the Environmental Sustainability award.

• A record 100 businesses have entered this year’s Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards. 13 judges will examine all the entries and winners will be announced in October.