Dave Thompson MSP

Dave Thompson, SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch has congratulated Isle of Skye Sea Salt Co, who came first in the Soups, Preserves and Accompaniment category of the recent Scotland Food and Drink and Excellence Awards.

The ambitious companies from the Highlands and Islands recognised at the ceremony were: Isle of Skye Sea Salt Co which came first in the Soups, Preserves & Accompaniments category; Golspie Mill which won the Bakery & cereal Based category; The Argyll Smokery which won the Fish & Seafood category; Bruichladdich Distillery & The Agronomy Institute of UHI which came first in the Innovation category; and the Scottish Salmon Company, who won the Business of the Year category.

With 23 award categories celebrating excellence across Scottish food and drink, the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards showcase a broad spectrum of food and drink companies from across the country.

Mr Thompson said, “I congratulate Isle of Skye Sea Salt Co on their recent food Oscar, which recognised their excellence in the Soups, Preserves and Accompaniments category at Scotland’s recent Food and Drink Awards.

This victory is particularly impressive when we consider the vast array of skills and passions which make up the diverse and successful food and drink sector in Scotland”.