Mackie’s scoop top UK business honour

We are proud to have been named International Business of the Year at the British Business Awards 2026.

Our family farm secured the accolade at the high-profile ceremony on Thursday 30 April, with judges recognising our success in taking Mackie’s products from our Aberdeenshire home to customers around the world.

This award marks a major milestone for our family-owned business and reflects years of sustained international growth, investment and ambition as we continue to expand our global footprint.

Stuart Common, Managing Director at Mackie’s, said:

“To be recognised as International Business of the Year at the British Business Awards is a tremendous honour for everyone connected with Mackie’s.

“This is a proud moment for our entire team and recognition of the hard work, ambition and resilience shown across every part of the business over many years.

“From the farm and factory to our technical, development, operations, logistics, sales and marketing teams, this award belongs to every single person who helps bring Mackie’s products to customers around the world.

“As a proudly independent and family-owned Scottish business, it is incredibly rewarding to see that journey recognised on such a prestigious stage.”

The British Business Awards celebrate excellence and achievement across the UK business community, bringing together leading organisations from a wide range of sectors.

We were shortlisted alongside a number of standout businesses from across the country, including Addleshaw Goddard and Johnstons of Elgin, before being selected by the judges as the overall winner in the International Business category.

This latest recognition adds to the growing momentum at Mackie’s as we continue to strengthen our reputation in overseas markets while remaining firmly rooted in our Aberdeenshire heritage.