Tayside Contracts is the largest catering organisation in the Tayside area and provides over 6 million meals to schools and communities in the Angus, Dundee City and Perth & Kinross areas every year. Several Tayside-based food producers already supply Tayside Contracts through our extensive supply chain, and we are looking to extend that local approach, […]
The Scottish Agritourism annual conference is for anyone keen to help grow our sector to its full potential. Whether you are an agritourism business owner, or a farmer or crofter considering agritourism; part of our vital supply chain or an economic development professional keen to support the sector, this will be the largest gathering of the […]
Held at the SEC in Glasgow, over 500 companies exhibit thousands of products to retail buyers looking to source inspirational products for the new season. These co-located shows offer the very best home accessories, giftware, fashion, jewellery, accessories and speciality food and drink from Scotland and beyond. Please note this is a trade only event. Sunday […]
Circularity Scotland are inviting producers, retailers and hospitality providers to a roadshow to explain more about the Deposit Return Scheme which goes live on 16 August 2023. Each DRS workshop will last just over 3 hours and will cover: Producer Registration process Return Point Operator Registration process Operations overview: how the scheme works Exemptions: eligibility criteria Q&A […]
Circularity Scotland are inviting producers, retailers and hospitality providers to a roadshow to explain more about the Deposit Return Scheme which goes live on 16 August 2023. Each DRS workshop will last just over 3 hours and will cover: Producer Registration process Return Point Operator Registration process Operations overview: how the scheme works Exemptions: eligibility criteria Q&A […]
The largest dedicated drinks event in Scotland returns on the 8th and 9th March 2023. Experience the drinks sector in a new light, with buyers and suppliers all under one roof. In-Drinks will showcase over 300 drinks products, from established and emerging brands, in a high-energy show featuring exhibitors, live demonstrations as well as an […]
ScotHot, Scotland’s leading showcase for food, drink, hospitality and tourism, will return to the SEC Glasgow from 8 - 9 March 2023. The show offers an unmissable opportunity to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry. Find out more about exhibiting.
The Power of Food Tourism is a unique, informative, and inspirational event like no other. For starters, it’s only three-hours long. Short enough to let diaries breathe, long enough for you to glean some fantastic takeaways. So, the event actively encourages those in food and drink, tourism, agritourism, hospitality & catering, destinations, local authorities, media, in […]
Get involved in the Food and Drink Global Market Insights event. A great opportunity to meet and network with food and drink specialists from the Middle East, China, Hong Kong, and North America. You’ll also meet Scotland-based trade advisors who can advise on the support available to help your company develop and grow international business […]
What is Sourcing Scotland? Sourcing Scotland is a national event designed to grow sales of Scottish produce by bringing together buyers and suppliers from across Scotland to do business across the retail, wholesale, hospitality, and independent sectors. If you're looking to grow your business beyond your local area, then come along and meet the people […]
Appetite for Angus is running ‘A Taste of Angus Food and Drink Festival’ in the first week of November. We’re delighted to host a networking event, bringing together food and drink professionals in Angus, including producers and hospitality industry members. Hear from Carol Saunders, Head of Insight for Scotland Food & Drink, as she explores […]
Join online to learn how to communicate the story of your business and family to both a consumer and industry audience. Claire Taylor our programme communications expert will offer practical advice and support across different communications channels. OIivia Midgley and Jeremy Buxton will also be contributing. Olivia is a journalist and editor specialising in food, […]
Bringing together outstanding producers from Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perthshire, this is a networking event that allows guests to experience world class local food and drink and find out more about how to stock it. The event allows for informal conversations to help facilitate understanding between fantastic local producers and buyers (chefs, retailers, distributors etc). […]
This Monitor Farm meeting takes place on Tuesday 21 May 2024 at Charleton Fruit Farm and Arbikie Distillery. The focus of the meeting is on recruiting, training and retaining staff. Registration is at 10am at Charleton Fruit Farm with the meeting starting at 10.30am and lunch will be provided. Graeme and Lisa from Charleton will […]
Join us for an exciting joint networking event with Appetite for Angus at the Pathhead Farm Shop and Café. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and businesses in your community and to kickstart your business's Christmas plans. Learn about upcoming events hosted by both Business Gateway and Appetite for Angus, and […]
The next Angus Agritourism Monitor Farm meeting takes place on Thursday 22nd August at Kinclune Estate, Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 5HX The focus of the meeting is on 'Telling Your Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability Story'. We will hear from Monitor Farmer Aylwin Pillai on the progress of the build of their new wedding […]
Westerton Farm is investigating setting up a cookery school as part of being one of the Agritourism Monitor Farmers. Fiona Smith and Caroline Millar are travelling to Ireland mid September to visit Ballymalloe Cookery School. Ballymaloe is one of the most famous Cookery Schools in Europe and is also a working farm providing real 'farm […]
The Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA) scheme ensures that small and micro businesses in the food industry meet robust and comprehensive standards. This masterclass provides participants with an introduction to and understanding of SALSA requirements, processes, and the benefits of certification. Our expert speakers will cover everything you need to know, including preparation tips […]
This Conference will bring together everyone interested in the development of agritourism in Scotland. It will be a great chance to get together, network and build relationships. The conference is set to welcome: existing agritourism business owners farmers and crofters considering agritourism or just keen to find out more tourism, hospitality and food and drink […]
At this online webinar series, you will hear about ways in which the carbon footprint of food production can be reduced, by different thematic areas. These webinars will feature keynote speakers providing expertise in their given field and insights from Innovate UK funded projects. There will be an opportunity to network, and pose questions to […]
