We are Scotland Food & Drink
We empower Scotland's food and drink businesses to achieve their full potential to drive our economy, sustain our environment, and support our communities.
Our Industry
No other food and drink body in the world does what we do
Facilitating and enabling government and industry to work side by side is what we’ve been doing since our formation in 2007. It’s a unique relationship. In that time food and drink has grown to become one of the most successful sectors in Scotland. Today it’s worth an incredible £15 billion.
+86%
New business startups in 7 years
450+
Current members
+43%
Food productivity up since 2007
We can do more and we will
MEMBERSHIP
A growing membership for growing businesses
We offer member benefits and services that are always evolving to meet your needs, as well as being there to represent the industry on current and critical issues.
Membership provides food and drink businesses of all sizes with the tools, support and opportunities they need to gain a competitive edge in challenging times.
Supply chain
We help drive efficiencies with distribution, energy, packaging and much more.
Market intelligence
We help you keep an eye on the competition and on the health of the industry.
Business development
Your dedicated business development manager provides support that’s right for you.
Professional services
We help you save money on legal, marketing, PR and a host of other essentials.
Member networking
We organise year-round opportunities to interact and engage with new customers and contacts.
Market development
We give you the key to unlock new markets, diversification and accelerated growth.
Join a growing community
GET AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION
Insights & Intelligence
Looking to understand your customer base more? What markets you should expand into next? How to position your brand and engage with buyers? The Academy and The Knowledge Bank programmes and services will give you the insight and intelligence needed.
Sell your offering. Build your brand. Thrive in your market. That’s what The Academy helps you do. It is a unique training programme designed for businesses at every stage of their growth journey.
The Knowledge Bank is here to power business growth by giving you access to unrivalled insight and analysis to help you unlock commercial success. Whether you’re looking at home markets or exports, The Knowledge Bank will help you plan better and act smarter.
Industry news and views
Get the latest news, views and updates from Scotland Food & Drink, and from all across the food and drink industry.
Showcasing Scotland UK, a new event delivered by Scotland Food & Drink on behalf of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership, will bring together 80 Scottish producers for a series of intense speed-dating style sales meetings with 80 influential UK buyers from retail, wholesale, foodservice, and hospitality.
Ahead of their annual awards on Monday 3 February at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in central London, restaurant review bible The Good Food Guide has today announced Edinburgh as the winner of its Most Exciting Food Destination for 2025, sponsored by The Landmark Trust.
Speciality food and drink was celebrated last week at Scotland’s only fine food trade show with farm shops, buyers, hotels and restaurants all flocking to Glasgow’s SEC from 19-21 Jan to ensure they had a slice of the pie.