Scotmid's Scottish Favourites 2025

We've teamed up with convenience retailer Scotmid to give Scottish producers a chance to have their products stocked in their stores. A minimum of three winning products will secure an ongoing listing in Scotmid stores from early next year.

Who is the competition for?

The competition is open to all Scottish food and drink suppliers across various product categories, demonstrating Scotmid’s continued commitment to Scottish sourcing.

What products are they looking for?

• Bakery, Confectionery & Biscuits
• Crisps & Snacks
• Chilled Yoghurts & Desserts
• Meat & Fish
• Chilled Meal Solutions
• Food To Go (Packaged Products)
• Soft Drinks, Spirits, Beers, Ciders & Ales and Ready To Drink Cocktails
• Food Cupboard Essentials
• Ice Cream
• New or Innovative Products

Application Process and Key Dates

• Applications close at 11.30am on Monday 20 October (a product sample will be required for review alongside all applications).
• Successful suppliers will be notified by 3 November.  Successful companies will be invited to participate in the next stage - in person presentations and product pitches.
• The product pitches will take place between 12.30pm and 5pm on Thursday 20 November or between 9am and 12.30pm Wednesday 3 December. Full details will be emailed to you if you are successful but we ask all applicants to note these dates in your diaries. The shortlisted suppliers will allocated a presentation slot where possible in line with their preferred date and time as stated within their applications.
• These businesses will have the opportunity to present to a panel of key Scotmid and independent representatives who will select at a minimum of three products to take forward for ongoing listing at Scotmid from early 2026.

Steven Addison, Category Manager - Local Sourcing at Scotmid, stated:

“Innovation is at the heart of this year’s competition. We’re looking for products that don’t just taste fantastic, but that also offer something fresh, distinctive and unique to our customers. Local sourcing is hugely important to us, and we are privileged to already work with such a wide variety of independent Scottish suppliers. By celebrating innovative, stand out products, we can continue to excite and engage our customers, while strengthening Scotland’s reputation for world-class produce.

“Partnering with Scotland Food & Drink allows us to discover the next wave of truly interesting products and help local producers take their business to the next level.”