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June 2009

Food Awards - June 2009

Food Awards - June 2009

Capital Projects
CompanyLocationProject DescriptionTotal CostGrant Awarded
Arran Dairies LtdArranThe purchase and installation of a homogeniser.£14,250£7,125
Branston LtdPerth & KinrossThe purchase and installation of a barrel washer, drying equipment, a vision grading line and associated equipment.£586,668£117,333
Angus Soft FruitsArbroathThe purchase of 6 heat sealing units, the installation of a new packing line and the purchase of refrigeration equipment over several sites.£954,232£189,046
ArgentLanarkshireConstruction and equiping a tallow and used cooking oil pre-processing plant.£1,490,000596,000
Bruce of the Broch 1886 LtdAberdeenshireConstruction of new building and plant and equipment for the production of ready meals.£511,975£102,395
McKenchnie JessRenfrewshireDiversity into the production of organic meat based products. Increase the range of value added products.£996,482£298,944
Graham's DairiesStirlingshireConstruction of an extension to the current dairy building, purchase and installation of new yoghurt and ice-cream processing and packing lines, including associated additional refrigeration equipment and electrical services.£921,232£184,246
Stirling PotatoesAngusConstruction of a new, purpose built packhouse. Purchase and installation of a range of grading, dicing, slicing, packing and handling equipment.£1,093,444£437,372
Irvings Homestyle Bakery LtdDumfries & GallowayPurchase and installation of a flow wrapper and x-ray detector. Costs of refurbishing a storage area, upgrading current gas supply volume and pressure.£80,865£19,407

Feasability Study

CompanyLocationProject DescriptionTotal CostGrant Awarded
Scotland Food & DrinkEdinburgh, Mid LothianTo demonstrate the benefits of greater collaboration across present supply chains.£12,540£6,270

Marketing Development Scheme

CompanyLocationProject DescriptionTotal CostGrant Awarded
Cream O'Galloway Dairy Company LtdDumfries & GallowayStudy into the market potential and opportunities for a new range or organic ice-cream products.£2,500£1,250
Scottish Food and Drink FederationEdinburgh, Mid LothianProduction of six recordings featuring best practice techniques across Scotland's food and drink industry.£35,905£17,952
Scottish Food Quality CertifcationEdinburgh, Mid LothianTechnical Support Manager to assist food processors and manufacturers gain Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA) accreditation.£218,178£109,089


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