Discover Scotland’s Finest Food and Drink at Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show 2027

Nothing beats the experience of seeing, smelling and tasting in person. For retailers and caterers looking to discover Scotland’s latest artisan food and drink, there’s no better place than Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show, which takes place at the SEC, Glasgow from 24-26th Jan 2027.

Whether you’re looking for an exciting new cheese, gin, chocolate or ice cream, this Show brings together producers from all corners of Scotland. For food shops and catering outlets, speciality Scottish ingredients can be at the core of their success. Provenance has never been more important and this Show showcases the breadth and diversity of the country’s producers.

But it’s about more than the products themselves. Meeting producers face to face, hearing their stories and understanding the craftsmanship behind their offerings can help retailers build a more compelling proposition for customers. It’s also an opportunity to establish valuable supplier relationships with businesses that understand the needs of independent retailers

Successful Fife farm shop owner Emma Niven from Loch Leven’s Larder says: “Nothing replaces seeing products in person or building relationships with suppliers face to face. Trade shows are where you discover new brands before they become widely available, spot emerging trends and network with other retailers. They help independent businesses stay fresh and find products that will genuinely excite their customers.”

At the heart of the Show is the Launch Gallery with its new and emerging producers. Here buyers can source products, usually before they are widely available, giving them an immediate advantage against competitors. This year’s Launch exhibitors include Blowin’ Free, Eviedale Bakehouse, Arran Gourmet Tinned Seafood Delights and Craobh Gin.

Show Director Mark Saunders says:

“If you want to stay ahead in retail and offer your customers genuinely innovative products, it’s vital that retailers get out and visit trade shows. In an increasingly digital world, there are still very few better ways to discover new products, meet suppliers and find the products that will give your retail or catering outlet a genuine point of difference.”

For Scotland’s independent retailers and hospitality businesses, success depends on understanding customers, sourcing products that excite them, building strong supplier relationships and continually refreshing the offer.

And sometimes the best way to do that is to put down the phone, step away from the screen and walk the aisles of a trade show.

Find out more about Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show