Congratulating the Aberdeenshire West Businesses Shortlisted for the North East Scotland Food and Drink Awards 2025

That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeenshire West businesses shortlisted for the North East Scotland Food and Drink Awards 2025; commends CarnieBees, Glenkindie Pantry, Tullynessle Deer Farm and Sheriff & Hope for being considered for the Best Young Business Award; further congratulates Tullynessle Deer Farm for being shortlisted for the Best Food and Drink Tourism Experience; congratulates Bethany Cross and Dean’s of Huntly on being considered for the Rising Star Award; notes that Sheriff & Hope is shortlisted for the Most Innovative Business Award, the Sweet Chai Cashew Butter product, developed by Hungry Squirrel, for the Best New Product (Small Company) Award, and Racheal’s Sherry Cask developed, by The OutlawRum Company, for the Best New Drink Product Award; celebrates these local businesses, and wishes them the best of luck in the upcoming awards ceremony on 5 June.