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
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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.
The Golden Globes® and Robb Report unveil the exclusive gift bag offered to the winners and presenters of the 82nd Annual Golden Globes®.
Scotland’s leading butcher, Simon Howie is celebrating Burns Night with a limited edition take on the retro board game, Guess Who?
Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild is going all-out for a week of Robert Burns-inspired dining, dancing and drinking, culminating in a free traditional Scottish ceilidh for up to 400 guests.