Abbreviation SF&D | Region served Scotland | |
Legal status Private company limited by guarantee Purpose Umbrella group representing the Scottish food and drink industry Location 3 The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB Membership Companies within or associated with the Scottish food and drink industry | ||
Scotland Food & Drink is a trade association established in 2007. It aims to collaboratively grow the value of the industry to £12.5 billion and to reinforce the reputation of Scotland as a country of food and drink.
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In addition to its private sources of income it receives financial support from the Scottish Government.
History
Scotland Food & Drink was created in June 2007, and aims to brings together all key sectors of Scotland's food and drink industry, plus delivery organisations and public sector agencies (Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise).
Its launch was the first official engagement of Richard Lochhead MSP in his role as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment for the Scottish Government. Since then, the organisation has developed and launched a new strategy for the entire industry, looking to grow the industry to a value of £12.5bn by 2017.
Its inaugural chief executive, Paul McLaughlin, left in August 2011 to join Scotty Brand Ltd and was replaced in September 2011 by James Withers.
Funding
Scotland Food & Drink is a membership organisation, funded by subscriptions. It also receives funding support from Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Government.
Membership and affiliated groups
Members are drawn from across the Scottish food and drink industry, and include farmers, retailers, supporting organisations and trade associations. Members receive various benefits and services, and can contribute to industry-wide initiatives.
An executive group ensures support across the sectors. Its members include: