In less than 10 weeks, Scotland will be giving a warm winter welcome to farm shops, delis, restaurants, cafes and food outlets far and wide, as Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show gets underway. Buyers can now register for entry tickets here and get a sneak preview of some of the delicious food and drinks that will be showcased.
More than just a sourcing event, this year’s Show features a dynamic programme of talks and panel discussions designed to equip visitors with insight into key retail trends and challenges.
The programme highlights include:
- “Made in Scotland for food & drink– what does this mean?” – a panel discussion hosted by Scotland Food & Drink
- A one-to-one interview with House of Bruar owner Patrick Birkbeck on building an award-winning store
- EPR and the new packaging schemes unravelled by Scottish Grocers Federation’s Cat Hay
- 2026 Retail Trends unveiled from an expert panel of suppliers and retailers
- Digital masterclasses on mastering TikTok, Social Media Selling and AI, delivered by Business Gateway experts
- How to Improve your Visual Merchandising by visual merchandising guru Arantxa Garcia
- The Future of Our Towns – a panel discussion led by Scotland’s Town Partnership, featuring experts from around Scotland who have reinvigorated their high streets
- Trademark Protection & Anti-Copyright Guidance from legal specialist Euan Duncan
- Traditional Sales Masterclass with Therese Oertenblad exploring the lasting power of human connection in retail
In addition, at 1pm on Mon 19 and Tues 20 there will be a lively Nessie’s Den session where Launch Gallery exhibitors pitch their products to retailers and experts for their feedback. Tuesday’s panel features food experts Ben Dale from Cairn Lodge Services, Karol Rzepkowski from Victor Hugo delis and Callum Nimmo from Sainsbury’s as Nessies, hosted by Adam Hardie, Head of Food & Drink, Johnston Carmichael. Monday’s session will focus on gift and trade exhibitors.
Sponsored by The Giftware Association (GA), the Best Product Awards will once again recognise those suppliers with innovative, commercial, delicious products across the Show, culminating in a high-profile awards ceremony at the end of the first day of the Show. Judged by industry experts Giovanna Esuebi from Eusebi’s delis, Ubiquitous Head Chef Doug Lindsay, John Sinclair from Craigies Farm and deli and Rosalind Erskine, food editor of The Scotsman. All exhibitors are encouraged to enter with the winners receiving free stand space for 2027.
Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show is a hub of fine food and drink from around Scotland and beyond, including several regional food stands. Recently booked exhibitors include Joy Pot, The Wee Tea Company, Bake-a-Rae, 55 and 46 Degree North and many more.
Emma Niven from Loch Leven’s Larder said: “The buying team from the Larder always enjoys visiting this show. It’s brilliant to be able to see some of Scotland’s finest from both the food side and gift, under one roof! We always source some great new companies and place healthy orders with existing companies. “
Show Director Mark Saunders added: “Scotland is well known for its fine food and drinks and we aim to showcase the best of them to our visitors, who can range from farm shop owners to restaurants, tourist outlets to hotels, supermarkets to small delis. Beyond the products, it’s a place to network, learn and connect so 18-20 Jan should be firmly fixed in every food retailer or catering outlet’s diary.”
Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drinks Show, co-located with Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring.
- Dates: 18-20 January 2026
- Location: SEC, Glasgow
- Registration: https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/1ek9lyktayivk/register