Orkney Ice Cream won both the Product of the Year and the Dairy Product of the Year (Small Business)
The family-owned Orkney Ice Cream business won both the Product of the Year and the Dairy Product of the Year (Small Business) at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025 Excellence Awards, held last night.
Celebrating their achievement on the night, Graham Bichan at Orkney Ice Cream, said: “It feels absolutely incredible to win Product of the Year, I am completely shell-shocked. Winning this Award is validation. We strive to do our best, and this is testament to that.”
At a ceremony at Glasgow’s Doubletree by Hilton, 24 awards presented to businesses from across the food and drink industry, including Mackintosh of Glendaveny, which took home the Sustainability Award, and Charles Macleod, which was named winner of Meat Product of the Year for its Stornoway Black Pudding.
Charles Macleod won the Meat Product of the Year for its provision of high-quality Stornoway Black Pudding, made with Scottish oatmeal to give a unique texture and flavour. In the business categories, East Lothian butchery John Gilmour Butchers secured the Best for Scottish (Independent Business) award, while Mossgiel Organic Dairy secured the Organic Business of the Year.
Iain Baxter, chief executive at Scotland Food & Drink, said: “The Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding producers whose passion, innovation, and hard work continue to drive Scotland’s food and drink industry forward. The quality of this year’s entries has been exceptional, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship that set new standards for our sector.
“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists – their success is a true reflection of the strength and reputation of Scotland’s world-class food and drink community.”
Full awards list below:
2025 Winners: Overall Product of the Year
Orkney Ice Cream J Gow Rum Soaked Raisin Orkney Ice Cream
2025 Winners:Tasted Categories
Artisan Product of the Year (sponsored by Isle of Barra Distillers)
Seilich Meadow Blend Tea
Bakery Product of the Year (sponsored by Scottish Bakers)
The Real Food Cafe Tyndrum Cinnamon Muffin Roll
Beer & Cider Product of the Year (sponsored by NIQ)
Cairngorm Brewery Co. Black Gold
Dairy Product of the Year – Large Business (sponsored by Levercliff)
Graham’s The Family Dairy Graham’s Isle of Skye Sea Salt Butter
Dairy Product of the Year – Small Business (sponsored by Levercliff)
Orkney Ice Cream J Gow Rum-Soaked Raisin Orkney Ice Cream
Distilling Product of the Year – Dark Spirits (sponsored by Caledonian MacBrayne)
Isle of Barra Distillers
Island Dark Rum
Distilling Product of the Year – White Spirits (sponsored by Caledonian MacBrayne)
North Uist Distillery
Downpour Scottish Dry Gin
Fish & Seafood Product of the Year (sponsored by Seafood Scotland)
Loch Duart Salmon Signature Double Smoked Salmon
Healthy or Free From Product of the Year
ÒR-ganic
Meat Product of the Year
Charles Macleod Stornoway Black Pudding
Savoury Accompaniment Product of the Year
School Yard Kitchen Dark Chocolate Chilli Pretzels
Scotch Brand Product of the Year (sponsored by QMS)
Aldi Specially Selected 40-Day Matured Aberdeen Angus Ribeye Steak
Sweet Accompaniment Product of the Year
Aldi Specially Selected Sicilian Lemon Shortbread Rounds
2025 Winners: Business Categories
Best for Scottish – Independent Business (sponsored by NFU Mutual)
John Gilmour Butchers
Best for Scottish – Multiple Operator (sponsored by Palletforce)
Aldi
Business Innovation Award (sponsored by ONE SeedPod)
Angus Soft Fruits
Employer of the Year (sponsored by The Grocer)
Farne Salmon & Trout
Farm to Fork Producer of the Year
Duncan Farms
Food & Drink Campaign of the Year (sponsored by Bonnie & Wild)
Simon Howie Foods
Food Tourism Business Award (sponsored by Frame)
Hebrides Cruises
Organic Business of the Year Award (sponsored by The Scottish Government)
Mossgiel Organic Dairy
Sustainability Award (sponsored by Guthrie Group)
Mackintosh of Glendaveny
Young Talent (sponsored by Food & Drink Federation Scotland)
Amy Gillies from Lazy Day Foods
