The Premier Trade Opportunity
Showcasing Scotland isn't just an event – it's the most significant global trade opportunity in the Scottish food and drink calendar. If you're a producer aiming to grow your business, this is where you want to be.
The 2024 Showcasing Scotland event has now passed. Stay tuned for updates on our next event.
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Since inception in 2014, Showcasing Scotland has contributed millions of pounds to the Scottish food and drink economy, benefiting businesses in all sectors. The 2019 event alone saw over 2,200 one-to-one meetings and resulted in £60m worth of new business.
Present your Products to Influential Buyers
Picture this: presenting your products to influential buyers from the UK and key international markets, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, China, Japan, and South East Asia.
These buyers are actively seeking partnerships with Scottish producers like you. With buyers invited to attend, we ensure those in attendance are the best in their field. Thorough business matchmaking processes makes certain you will be meeting the right people.
Export and UK Markets
Opportunities are waiting for you. Scottish exports surged in 2022 compared to 2021, with strong growth seen in particular in the EU and Western Europe (excl. EU).
Growth was seen not just in whisky and seafood, but in categories such as meat and healthy oat and cereal products.
The UK market cannot be ignored either. The UK Grocery Market is valued at £110 billion annually, and the Out-of-Home Market boasts a worth of £90 billion.
Independent research highlights that 46% of UK shoppers seek Scottish products due to the 'much better quality'. They aren't wrong.
£1.2bn
EU Export Value
10%
of UK Grocery market held by Scotland
£4.4bn
value of Scottish food and drink sales in the UK
“I love the speed dating element of Showcasing Scotland because you have very short and sharp meetings with people. If you want to have discussions after and roundabout that’s great, but actually it lets us get a period of time with buyers and lets the buyers have the opportunity to talk to as many people as possible.”
“For Bellfield Brewery and other really ambitious craft brands like us, it’s a fantastic opportunity to open doors and have conversations.”