Become a Member
400 other Scottish food and drink businesses are already enjoying the benefits, opportunities and savings that come with our Membership.
Who can join and what are the fees?
Join our Membership
If you’re a producer or a manufacturer in the industry, then you’re welcome to join us. We also extend that welcome to retailers, wholesalers, those in foodservice, industry bodies, chambers of commerce and councils.
If you are part of the supply chain or a professional service business and are keen on becoming an Affiliate Member, you can also become a Member of Scotland Food & Drink.
If you would like to know a little more before making a decision, please call us on 0131 355 0940 or send an email to membership@foodandrink.scot and we’ll answer the questions you have.
Our annual fees are based on turnover and detailed in the table below.
Joining is straightforward. Just complete the complete our online application. and we’ll have you signed up in no time.
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
Affiliate Member 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.
| Small | Medium | Large | |
| Annual Turnover | Up to £1million | £1million to £5million | £5million |
| Annual Fee | £720 | £1,430 | £2,140 |
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