Membership

As the leading membership organisation for businesses across the sector, we provide expert guidance, market opportunities, and a powerful collective voice to help our Members thrive.

Delivering for You

Our Members enjoy a comprehensive range of exclusive benefits, from insights and discounts to networking opportunities and industry events, all accessed via our online portal.

Whether you are a startup, an established brand, or a key player in the supply chain, Scotland Food & Drink offers the tools, expertise and connections to help you succeed. Join us today and be part of a thriving community driving Scotland’s food and drink industry forward.

Membership Tiers

Please note, for existing Members, the new pricing structure will be applicable upon renewal. However, new benefits apply to all from April 1st 2025.

  Hospitality Startup Micro Emerging Scaling Accelerating Strategic
Annual Turnover Open to businesses of all sizes £100K* £100- £300K £300K - £1million £1-5million £5-£15million £15million+
Annual Fee £120** £120** £345** £720*** £1,430*** £2,140*** £3,300 annually***

*Open to businesses in the first 12 months of trading only

**Full payment required on application

***Full payment on application or 12 months Direct Debit 

 

Membership Benefits

Membership benefits vary based on the tier of Membership. These benefits are exclusive to food and drink Members. For Affiliate Member benefits, please scroll further down the page.

Our Startup Membership is open to businesses in the first 12 months of trading only, with an annual turnover of up to £100,000.

Membership fee: £120 annually*

  • Scotland Food & Drink Member certificate, and use of our Member logo, as provided
  • Monthly Member-only Newsletter
  • Access to our online Member portal
  • Unlimited access to our industry insights platform, The Knowledge Bank
  • Dedicated Membership support line for advice, guidance and signposting
  • Exclusive Affiliate Member discounts
  • Direct connections to your Regional Food Group
  • Invitations to regional Meet the Buyer events
  • Regular industry updates delivered to your inbox
  • Expert guidance and business referrals
  • Opportunity to feature in our monthly Member Spotlight

 

*Full payment required on application

Our Micro Membership is open to businesses with an annual turnover of £100,000 to £300,000.

Membership fee: £345 annually*

All Member benefits listed above PLUS:

  • Special discounts on Scotland Food & Drink events, including
    priority access to booking
  • Networking at regional events
  • Discount on SALSA Go scheme

 

*Full payment required on application

Our Emerging Membership is open to businesses with an annual turnover of £300,000 to £1million.

Membership fee: £720 annually**

All Member benefits listed above PLUS:

  • Discount on Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards
    (BRCGS) certification
  • Dedicated Scotland Food & Drink Business Development Manager

 

**Full payment on application or 12 months Direct Debit 

Our Scaling Membership is open to businesses with an annual turnover of £1million to £5million.

Membership fee: £1,430 annually** 

All Member benefits listed above PLUS:

  • Use of Scotland Food & Drink’s Ratho office
  • Access to Insights Manager
  • 1:1 with Membership & Commercial Director
  • Access to UK Markets Manager

 

**Full payment on application or 12 months Direct Debit 

Our Accelerating Membership is open to businesses with an annual turnover of £5million to £15million.

Membership fee: £2,140 annually**

All Member benefits listed above PLUS:

  • One free entry to The Excellence Awards
  • One free ticket to Scotland Food & Drink’s Industry Conference
  • Invitation to peer-to-peer networking events
  • Invitation to regional and national Policy Roundtables
  • Invitation to Leadership Dinners

 

**Full payment on application or 12 months Direct Debit 

Our Strategic Membership is open to businesses with an annual turnover of £15million+.

Membership fee: £3,300 annually**

All Member benefits listed previously PLUS:

  • 1:1 with Scotland Food & Drink CEO
  • Opportunity to attend Strategy Roundtables

 

**Full payment on application or 12 months Direct Debit 

Our Hospitality Membership is open to businesses of all sizes.

Membership fee: £120 annually*

  • Member certificate, and use of our Member logo
  • Access to food and drink industry insights
  • Discount to professional services
  • Opportunities to connect with Producer Members
  • Direct connections to your Regional Food Group, where applicable
  • Exclusive Affiliate Member discounts
  • Dedicated Membership support line for advice and guidance

 

*Full payment required on application

Find out more in our Membership Brochure:

 

Member Spotlight

Find out more about our Member, Dunnet Bay Distillers, and what their Scotland Food & Drink Membership means to them.

Affiliate Member Benefits

Designed for professional businesses who support the food and drink sector, Scotland Food & Drink Affiliate Membership offers the chance to become a vital part of the thriving community driving Scotland’s food and drink industry forward. Please note, for existing Members, the new pricing structure will be applicable upon renewal. However, new benefits apply to all from April 1st 2025.

Our Small Affiliate Membership is open to businesses with an annual turnover of £1million.

Membership fee: £720 annually

  • Opportunity to feature in the Scotland Food & Drink monthly Member Newsletter
  • Industry update newsletter delivered to your inbox
  • Business listing on Scotland Food & Drink website
  • Scotland Food & Drink Member Certificate, and use of our Member logo, as provided
  • Access to offers from other Affiliate Members
  • Regional networking events
  • Unlimited access to our industry insights platform, The Knowledge Bank
  • Support from dedicated Business Development Manager, plus introduction to wider Business Development team
  • Opportunity to create online toolkits for Producer Members
  • Showcase at Scotland Food & Drink events for a discounted price, as well as free or discounted attendance
  • Invitation to national engagement events
  • Promotion of your events and webinars on Scotland Food & Drink website
  • Create an exclusive Member Offer for Producer Members
  • Use of Scotland Food & Drink’s Ratho office
  • Links to the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership

Our Medium Affiliate Membership is open to businesses with an annual turnover of £1million to £5million.

Membership fee: £1,430 annually

All Small Affiliate Member benefits listed above PLUS:

  • Opportunity to create webinars for Producer Members
  • Opportunity to collaborate with The Knowledge Bank team
  • Invitation to speak at key industry events, where applicable

Our Large Affiliate Membership is open to businesses with an annual turnover of £5million.

Membership fee: £2,140 annually

All Small and Medium Affiliate Member benefits listed above PLUS:

  • Invitation to leadership dinners
  • One free ticket to Scotland Food & Drink’s Industry Conference
  • 1:1 with Membership & Commercial Director
  • 1:1 with Scotland Food & Drink CEO

Find out more in our Affiliate Member Brochure:

Resources

A Host of Member Benefits from our Affiliate Network. 

We have an extensive list of Member exclusive benefits from our Members across the supply chain. 

 

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Member Events

We have a year-round calendar of events that provide a valuable opportunity to gain accreditation, develop your skillset, grow your network and your market, both at home and abroad. 

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