Your key to unlocking new markets and planning for growth.
We have a full programme of support to help you access different markets at home and abroad, develop your ability to sell to them, and gain accreditation, with options for businesses of all sizes.
Half (49%) of Scottish shoppers say they would be willing to pay more for Scottish produce, with a quarter (26%) of UK shoppers also willing to pay more.
Whether you’re a producer, retailer, wholesaler or in foodservice, our market development team supports you to benefit from the appetite for our produce.
Our market development team can help your business access new routes to both retail and foodservice markets, opening doors to buyers and facilitating new sales opportunities.
During the Covid-19 lockdown, many consumers started buying more local produce. Which means that now – more than ever – could be a great time for your business to tap into regional markets.
The UK offers fantastic opportunities for Scottish food and drink businesses, with currency, language and logistics all working in your favour.
Exporting is a proven way to grow your business and manage risk, and no business is too small or too new to consider it.
Through our capability and skills programmes, you can build essential skills to grow sales, accelerate growth and build resilience. You’ll also get insights into best practice and make valuable connections.
Read how businesses of different sizes and sectors have broken into new markets at home and abroad
Case studies
“I think that Scotland Food & Drink is the kind of umbrella organisation that is essential to help growth across the food and drink sector and it is very well led by James.”
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Mackays contacted Scotland Food & Drink to help with a total category overview, specific to all brands and major retailers in the UK specific to jams and marmalade.
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“Scotland Food & Drink’s support has been hugely beneficial in the early stages of our business, the Showcasing Scotland event at Gleneagles has been the highlight of our membership to date."
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