Scotland`s fish and shellfish sector has long been recognised as one of the country`s most valuable food industries, supplying premium seafood to customers across the UK and around the world. From processors and wholesalers to independent retail fishmongers, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to maintain the high standards for which Scottish seafood is renowned. As the sector continues to evolve, businesses face the challenge of attracting new talent while developing the skills of existing employees.
A new business collaboration between Scottish brewery giants Tennent Caledonian Breweries, home to the iconic Tennent’s Lager brand and training organisation Craft Skills Scotland (CSS) has produced its first two qualified apprentices.
During his apprenticeship with John M Munro Ltd, Ruairidh MacKenzie identified an operational inefficiency within the company’s beef processing operation that ultimately led to significant improvements in productivity, yield, and process flow.
A Perthshire-based food and drink training business has strengthened its internal operations and embraced new digital tools after receiving tailored growth support from Business Gateway.