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News Farm shop at Carfrae opens September 16th, 2022 Carfrae Farm, west of Garvald and not far from Gifford, has opened its new farm shop – and become our latest supporter! Nestled in the foothills of the Lammermuirs, Carfrae Farm has long been known for its holiday cottages as well as its environmentally responsible operation […]

News Help for budding food entrepreneurs September 3rd, 2022 The THRIVE course consists of an online session and an in-person (or online) day at QMU A course that takes place on two consecutive Saturdays in November 2022 aims to inspire and support the next generation of food and drink entrepreneurs. Known as THRIVE, the new

News World awards for beer and cider August 31st, 2022 Peter Stuart, who founded Thistly Cross in 2008, raises a glass of his own cider in celebration Belhaven Brewery and Thistly Cross, near neighbours on the western side of Dunbar, have both achieved remarkable success at awards ceremonies that celebrate the world’s best drinks. Belhaven’s

News Warm welcome for two new members August 22nd, 2022 Ailsa Proverbs set up the Big Cheese Making Kit after seeing a well-known chef making yogurt East Lothian Food & Drink welcomes two new members, both of which have a close connection with Scotland’s amazing dairy farms – although there’s a vegan option too! The

News In pictures: Fringe By the Sea August 5th to 14th, 2022 Our unusual (and very funky) marquee at Fringe by the Sea 2022 WAS THE first year that East Lothian food and Drink had a presence at Fringe By The Sea. Founded in 2008, the festival has grown over 14 years and now delivers over

News Great Taste wins for Brand and Dodger August 1st, 2022 Dodger’s Seville orange marmalade has earned its Great Taste gold star Two members of East Lothian Food & Drink are celebrating after receiving recognition for their products at the Great Taste awards for 2022. Dodger Jam, based in Haddington, whose jams and marmalade are

News We’ll see you next summer! FEATURE Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick, in 2022 This year’s major summer events have now come and gone, so let’s take a look at the dates for next year. The Royal Highland Show takes place over four days, from Thursday June 22nd to Sunday June 25th, 2023. A highlight

News Meet some of our favourite stockists FEATURE Fresh fruit and veg at Carfrae Farm Shop Our members produce amazing things to eat and drink – but where in East Lothian should you go to buy them? Here are a few of our wonderful stockists. One of our members, Brand Family Larder, is not only

News Sea Buckthorn gives us a boost! July 5th, 2022 The team from Sea Buckthorn Scotland at the Haddington Show We are delighted to announce that our newest members are those fantastic foragers, Sea Buckthorn Scotland. Working in the dunes of the East Lothian coast, the Sea Buckthorn team gather the bright orange, sharp-tasting, vitamin-packed

News In pictures: Haddington Show 2022 July 2nd, 2022 Pipers perform at Haddington Show, East Lothian’s annual event for the farming community IT HAS BEEN an annual event since 1804 and brings together the farming community, food and drink, local crafts, livestock and farming machinery! A great day out for young and old, this event