FDF Scotland
Supporting Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing industry
Established in 1999 to ensure our members’ views are heard by the Scottish Parliament and Government, other stakeholders and the media.
Over that time, we have successfully contributed to policy making and legislative development, championing our members’ views – large and small – on issues critical their businesses - to create an environment for the industry to thrive.
Growing Scottish food and drink manufacturing
Food and drink manufacturing provides jobs and economic growth in communities all over Scotland. Our members support food security across the country and put Scotland’s food and drink sector on the map, exporting iconic brands and produce the world over.
We need to ensure Scotland has an evidence-based regulatory environment supporting investment and growth, that businesses have the people and skills that they need, and that our industry is supported on its journey to net zero.
This document sets out our priorities for the Scottish Parliament election in 2026. Work with us to support the future success of Scotland’s vital food and drink manufacturing industry.
Spotlight on Scotland
Scotland’s 1,220 food and drink manufacturers employ 47,000 people and contribute £5.2bn to Scotland’s economy every year. The industry is Scotland’s largest manufacturing sector and supports jobs throughout the supply chain from farm to fork.
Scotland delivers:
Partnership working is key to the future success of the Scottish food and drink industry
FDF Scotland is a member of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership – a unique collaboration between industry organisations from across the food supply chain, Scottish Government and its agencies.
We are proud to have been involved in the development of the partnership's new ambitious 10-year strategy: ‘Sustaining Scotland. Supplying the world'.
We will be an integral part of its delivery. Our ambition is to make Scotland one of the best places to own, operate, and work for a food and drink business.
