Highland 2010: Scottish food sales soar
Retail sales of Scottish food and drink brands across Scotland, England and Wales have grown by 30% in the past three years, increasing the value of sales by £425m.
Announcing the figures at the Royal Highland Show, the Scottish Government’s rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead said:
“Sales of Scottish food and drink are soaring on shop shelves across Scotland, England and Wales.
“Despite a tough economic backdrop, sales of Scottish food and drink brands in these islands have risen to £1.83bn,” he said.
Combined sales grew last year by 8% which, at a time of economic recession, demonstrates how vital a comprehensive plan of support and promotion can be.”
Mr Lochhead also announced grants of almost £4.2m under the Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operative (FPMC) Grants Scheme.
They included £383,050 to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) for a pork collaborative supply chain project with the support of Vion which Mr Lochhead said should deliver substantial benefits to the wider Scottish pig industry.