Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show opens on 19th Jan, against a backdrop of growth in the quality food and drink sector. With the quality and provenance of Scottish produce renowned the world over this points to what should be a successful show and with the hall packed with exhibitors from large and small it’s certainly one not to be missed for any farm shop, tourist outlet, hospitality space retailer or food buyer from Yorkshire northwards.
Large regional stands are always popular and this year Appetite for Angus will exhibit for the first time. Be sure to check out Angus Alchemy, Kinnaird Kitchen, Pitscandly Farm, Redcastle, Upper Dysart Larder and Wee Cook Pies on Stand P60.
Other producers recently signed up include BeeHype Honey, Brine & Smoke, Brownhill Whisky Company, Black Dog Coffee Roasters, Chevron Hot Chocolate, Cortino, MacMillan Spirits and 55 and 46 Degrees North.
Following a strong summer tourist season in Scotland and a relatively strong performance in hospitality food, the independent sector is in reasonable shape and better than the rest of the UK (according to the British Retail Consortium.)
First stop at the Show has to be the Launch Gallery with its innovative, young suppliers such as The Third Sin, Sour Power Vinegars, Foreva Farmers, Seilich and Goat Rodeo Goods.
Show Director Mark Saunders said: “Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show is perfectly positioned at the start of the 2025 buying season for farm shops, delis, tourist outlets and the hospitality trade to taste and source stock ahead of the spring summer season. The variety and quality of our exhibitors grows each year. Don’t miss out and we’ll look forward to welcoming you at 9.30am on Sun 19th Jan.”
Beyond the buying purpose the Show offers endless business and retail advice in its Talking Shop, with a phenomenal line-up of experts – see the programme here.
The Best Product Awards have been elevated this year with more finalists selected and an awards ceremony at 5pm on Sun 19th Jan at the Show.
Nick Moriarty from Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop said: “The pre Christmas season and prior to that has been a positive trading period across the hospitality, food and non-food departments. There continues to be strong interest in the independent sector, with customers specifically looking for high quality, locally produced food that are unique and not on the high street.”
Register here for free entry.
Speciality Food & Drink Show– 19th – 21st Jan 2025, SEC, Glasgow
