Business Sectors - Agriculture and Food and Drink
Last updated | 04/04/2012
A strong farming history and a prominent place in the Scotch whisky industry has led to this industry's importance. Famous brands such as the recently revived Tullibardine whisky, the Famous Grouse and Highland Spring mineral water are joined by smaller, but equally meritorious, companies.
Perthshire's reputation for high quality foodstuff has been reinforced as local butcher Simon Howie has become the "in-house" brand at Sainsbury supermarkets throughout the UK.
Perthshire's ideal growing growing conditions produce grain, potatoes, vegetables and world-renowned soft-fruits. Livestock includes beef, sheep, venison, grouse and salmon.
Other local produce includes speciality cheeses, confectionary and preserves.
