Case Studies 2026

Scottish food and drink businesses learn to maximise their retail strategy

More than 70 food and drink businesses from across Scotland gathered last week (Tuesday 17 September) to gain insights, knowledge and tools to improve their chances of success in selling to major retailers.

Policy

Enabling constructive conversation between government and business.

2026 Judging Panel

Scotland’s drinks brands target South East market through meet-the-buyer event

Producers of spirits, beers, ready-to-drink (RTD), no and low-alcohol, and soft drinks are being encouraged to sign-up to Showcasing Scotland Drinks – a speed-dating style deals networking event where they can pitch to buyers in London and the South East.

Delivering on our national strategy, ‘Sustaining Scotland. Supplying the World.’

We launched the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s industry strategy in June 2023 with the aim of making Scotland the best place in the world to own, operate, and work for a food and drink business. Here, we outline our progress so far.

Producers Urged to Rethink Growth Strategies in Challenging Markets at Insight to Impact Event for Scotland's Food and Drink Sector

With economic pressures, shifting customer expectations, and heightened competition reshaping the landscape, the event focused on helping producers move beyond traditional approaches and adopt more adaptive, insight-driven strategies.

New Data Reveals How GLP-1 Drugs Are Changing Scotland’s Shopping Baskets

New research highlights potential impact of weight-loss medications on food and drink purchasing habits.

Local provenance top of the menu this Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight

Almost 90% of Scots want to buy more local food and drink.

Major food and drink deals event brings Scottish producers together with national buyers

More than 200 people from across the Scottish food and drink industry came together in Perth yesterday for a series of face-to-face deals meetings with potential buyers from national retail, foodservice and wholesale industries.

Welcome to Fife Food & Drink Week– celebrating and showcasing the best of the Kingdom

Fife is home to some of the very best food and drink in Scotland, and next March we will be celebrating and showcasing our wonderful food and drink producers and businesses at the first Fife Food & Drink Week.

Celebrating the Berry Best of Scottish Soft Fruit

Scotland Food & Drink, supported by the Scottish Government, is launching a brand-new celebration of Scottish-grown berries.