Record high food and drink exports

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has welcomed the publication of new HMRC trade statistics showing overseas exports of Scottish food and drink were worth £8.1 billion in 2022 – the highest figure on record.

Ewan Pate
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Record high food and drink exports

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has welcomed the publication of new HMRC trade statistics showing overseas exports of Scottish food and drink were worth £8.1 billion in 2022 the highest figure on...

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