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Innovation fund drives healthier products
A new fund aimed at supporting food and drink companies make healthier products has awarded £75K of funding to eight collaborations between businesses and universities in Scotland.
Tayside and Fife food and drink producers to meet buyers at regional event
More than 30 of the finest food and drink producers across Angus, Dundee, Perthshire, and Fife will attend Tasting Tayside and Fife, an event allowing buyers to sample the regions’ best produce and connect with suppliers.
Scottish Highlands ready to welcome food and drink enthusiasts this summer
Visitors to the Scottish Highlands now have direct access to over 250 food and drink experiences, thanks to a new directory platform that can help them plan their trip.
Scotland Food & Drink hosts Labour Shortages Roundtable
Scotland Food & Drink host a Labour Shortages Roundtable with Professor Brian Bell, Chair of the UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).
Scotland Food & Drink fine-tunes resiliency plans for the sector
As featured in The Herald - Iain Baxter has the task of launching a new game plan to drive further growth across a sector currently valued at £14.7 billion.
Fred Sirieix announced as host for major Scottish food and drink event
Scotland Food & Drink has extended the entry deadline for businesses until Monday 8th May.
88% of Scotland’s food and drink sector are optimistic about the future
88% of businesses remain optimistic about the future growth of Scotland’s food and drink sector according to a survey conducted of business leaders.
Scottish Inspirational Young Person Award 2023 has launched
Search is on for Scotland’s young food and drink stars. Leading insurer NFU Mutual has partnered with industry body Scotland Food & Drink to launch the 2023 ‘Inspirational Young Person Award’.
Scottish Food and Drink exports reaches record high of over £8bn
Exports of Scottish food and drink products reached a record export value of £8bn in 2022 according to the latest figures released by HMRC.
Hairy Bikers join industry leaders at Scottish food tourism event
Over 250 food tourism leaders come together in Glasgow at Destination Scotland: The Power of Food Tourism to discuss the future of two of Scotland’s most prominent industries.
A fresh perspective on the future of Scottish food and drink
Scotland’s food and drink industry really matters. Our footprint extends to every corner of the country, providing high quality careers and supporting our remote and rural communities.
The Role of Organics in Scotland – Reflections from Biofach 2023
Biofach trade show and congress, held in Nuremberg (13 - 17 February) is the worlds’ largest gathering of organic businesses, producer organisations and policy makers under one roof.