# Scottish food and drink sector promotion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scottish-food-and-drink-sector-promotion
> Updated: 2026-09-03T15:55:55.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Scottish food and drink sector is highlighting consumer demand for local produce through various promotional and retail initiatives. Research from The Knowledge Bank indicates a strong preference for Scottish products, with 84% of people in Scotland expressing a desire to purchase more local food and drink. This trend is reflected across the United Kingdom, where approximately half of shoppers in England and Northern Ireland also favor Scottish goods.

To celebrate the £19 billion sector, the Scotland Food & Drink September campaign was launched under the theme “Every Bite Tells a Story”. In conjunction with these efforts, the retailer Scotmid has partnered with Scotland Food & Drink to host the 2026 ‘Scottish Favourites’ competition. This initiative seeks to support producers by offering Gold Awards that include retail listings and financial assistance to help local products enter the convenience retail market.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Scotmid launches 2026 Scottish Favourites competition

Scotmid and Scotland Food & Drink have launched the 2026 Scottish Favourites competition to help local producers secure retail listings and launch support.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scotmid-launches-2026-scottish-favourites-competition

### 2026-09-01: Scotland Food & Drink launches campaign amid high demand for local produce

Research shows 84% of Scots want to buy more local food and drink, as Scotland Food & Drink launches its annual month-long celebration of the £19 billion sector.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scotland-food-drink-launches-campaign-amid-high-demand-for-local-produce

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