Scotland Food & Drink invites you to join us at one of the most important events in the convenience and retail calendar, the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) Conference 2025.
This year’s theme is, "Retail Matters – Valuing our Sector, Confronting the Challenges." With high-profile attendees, influential speakers, and unrivalled networking, this is your chance to showcase your business and meet key buyers. This opportunity is designed to support Scottish food and drink producers already active in the convenience channel, or those with the ambition to break into it, by connecting you directly with key retailers, wholesalers and decision-makers.
With over 5,000 convenience stores in Scotland this is an important channel for growth. The high performing categories in convenience include alcohol, chilled foods, soft drinks, canned and packaged grocery, confectionery, and bakery.
Why attend with Scotland Food & Drink?
As part of our presence at SGF 2025, you’ll benefit from:
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Full access to the conference programme, featuring keynote speakers, panels, and insights from top voices in the retail and convenience sector.
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Dedicated tabletop exhibition space within the main conference hall, placing your business at the heart of the event, alongside catering, key sessions, and networking activity.
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3.5 hours of targeted exhibition networking, to connect suppliers directly with retailers and decision-makers.
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Exclusive visibility among leading retailers and wholesalers including:
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Co-op
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Scotmid
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C J Lang & Son Ltd (SPAR Scotland)
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Booker
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United Wholesale (Scotland) Ltd
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J.W. Filshill
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BP
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Costcutter Supermarkets
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Scotsman Hospitality Group
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Drummore Stores
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Greens Retail
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Lothian Stores
Packages
Exhibitors “conference only” package includes:
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- Table, chairs, tablecloth and access to power
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- Space for two pull-up banners
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- Company logo and bio in the event brochure
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- Company logo on the event page with clickthrough to the company website (website link to be provided)
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- Personalised social media graphic
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- Opportunity to attend keynote speeches and interactive sessions
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- Lunch and refreshments throughout the day
Scotland Food & Drink Members
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- £200 - Conference only
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- £250 - Conference and one gala dinner ticket
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- £350 - Full package (conference, one gala dinner ticket and accommodation*)
Non-Members
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- £800 - Conference only
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- £900 - Conference and one gala dinner ticket
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- £1050 - Full package (conference, one gala dinner ticket and accommodation*)
*Accommodation will be for one attendee only, at one of the following nearby hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, or Maldron.
Gala dinner includes drinks reception, three-course meal and half bottle of wine per guest.
Additional gala dinner tickets can be purchased though SGF if required. Spaces are limited, for more information or to note your interest, contact UKMD@foodanddrink.scot