In our latest MFMac Food & Drink podcast, Partner Andrew Walker speaks with founders Joe Harris and Paige Gibbons about their refreshing journey with Lonkero, exploring the story behind the brand, key opportunities, and what lies ahead.
Fri 06 Dec 2024
In our latest MFMac Food & Drink podcast, Partner Andrew Walker speaks with founders Joe Harris and Paige Gibbons about their refreshing journey with Lonkero, exploring the story behind the brand, key opportunities, and what lies ahead.
The UK–India trade deal has been billed as a landmark moment for Scottish exporters - and for whisky, it opens the door to a market with huge commercial promise. Tariffs, long one of the biggest obstacles to growth in India, are set to fall dramatically. For Scotch whisky, that means a 150% duty will be halved, then gradually reduced to 40% over the next decade.
When the Thatchers v Aldi ruling landed earlier this year, it sent a clear message: if your product is designed to evoke the reputation or vision of a well-known brand, even without directly copying it, you could be in trouble. This message also reflects a broader shift in legal thinking.
In our latest podcast, Andrew Walker, Partner in MFMac's Food & Drink sector is in conversation with Ben MacMillan, Managing Director of Edinburgh Street Food (ESF), and Adam Hardie, Head of Food & Drink at Johnston Carmichael regarding the evolution of ESF as a business to date and its exciting plans for the future.
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