Scotland Food & Drink

Simon McKeating discusses the vital role of Scotland's food and drink industry in meeting the nation's 2045 Net Zero target, addressing common misconceptions, outlining the challenges and opportunities involved, and stressing the importance of a 'just transition' for the sector. Every day that passe

The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025 have opened for entries, with businesses across the sector invited to showcase their outstanding products, innovations, and people. Taking place on Thursday 4 September, the prestigious awards will feature up to 36 accolades, including a rang

Pamela Scott has been named the new chair of Scotland Food & Drink, the industry organisation dedicated to driving the sustainable growth of Scotland’s food and drink businesses. With an extensive career spanning nearly 30 years in the consumer goods sector, including key leadership roles

Scotland Food & Drink has strengthened its board with the appointment Stuart McCallum CA and John Dalley CA as non-executive directors. Mr McCallum, currently a partner with RSM based in Glasgow and Mr Dalley, previously finance director at Scottish & Newcastle International and CFO of Scotm

Industry organisation Scotland Food & Drink has made four new senior appointments including Gemma Gillespie as finance director and the promotion of Amanda Brown to programme director. The appointments come as the organisation strengthens its senior team following the launch of a new 10-year nat

In a refreshed toolkit launched by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership, industry experts share their experiences and offer fellow food & drink businesses tips and tricks on how to create an inclusive and rewarding workplace. Food and drink is the third largest employer in Scotland, employi

In an initiative to raise awareness about Scottish produce among high-profile French chefs, a four-day visit has been arranged by Scottish Development International (SDI), supported by the Scottish Government's office in Paris and the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership.

Iain Baxter, a former senior executive in the whisky industry, has been announced as the new chief executive of industry leadership body, Scotland Food & Drink. With more than 15 years’ experience within Scotch whisky at Glenmorangie, Inver House, International Beverage, and latterly Ian M

The Scottish Food & Drink Net Zero Challenge Fund has been launched by Interface and Scotland Food & Drink to support food and drink businesses across Scotland. The new fund is a key initiative of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Recovery Plan, which is supported by the Scot

A £190,000 funding programme to promote the sale of local produce in convenience stores across Scotland is underway. The Go Local initiative, funded by the Scottish Government, will see at least 21 grants paid to convenience store operators, allowing increased sales of fresh, healthy, locally