The award scheme, now in its eighth year, looks to celebrate the development and progression of Scotland’s industry.

In addition to new categories on product innovation, skills development and food & drink tourism, the 13 other categories cover retail, foodservice, healthy eating, international business, marketing initiative, success through partnership working and environmental sustainability.

Organised and co-sponsored by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland and Scotland Food & Drink, the dinner and ceremony will take place in Glasgow on 7th May.

More information is available from www.rhass.org.uk