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SCOTLAND’S
The 2023 UK show calendar opens at the SEC in Glasgow with the only food trade event taking place north of the border – from 22nd to 24th January
Six reasons to visit… Scotland’s Speciality Food Show
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Embrace the new
Among the new brands and products appearing at the show will be The Sweetie Jar with its traditional sweets, NEST with a range of Greek items, Persie Gin and Yorkshire-based The Bottled Baking Company. The Launch Gallery, which runs in the centre of the Show, will showcase a variety of new start-ups.
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Discover Scotland’s regions
The regional stands should be a big draw this year. Orkney, a show stalwart, will take a large stand with companies such as Deerness Distillery, Stockan’s Oatcakes, and The Orkney Creamery. Food from Argyll’s stand will host a wealth of producers, such as Kintyre Gin, Isle of Mull Cheese and Islay Cocoa.
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Add some value
The Talking Shop area has a full timetable of panel discussions and masterclasses on business skills. Topics will include social media & e-commerce, creating visitor experiences and retail trends. Don’t miss the session on the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), or any of the action from Nessie’s Den, which will be putting emerging suppliers to the test.
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Locate the best
The Best Product Awards will be judged by a great line-up of experts – Lorna McNee (head chef at one Michelin star Glasgow restaurant, Cail Bruich), Callum Nimmo (buyer, Tesco Scotland), Panny Laing (Logie Steading & Farm Shop) and FFD’s own deputy editor Tanwen DawnHiscox. The winning products with go on display at the centre of the Show.
The only one
This is the only trade fine food & drink show in Scotland and many of the long-standing exhibitors only exhibit here. Come and see new ranges from producers such as Scotia Spice, Stewart Tower Dairy, Summerhouse Drinks, Little Doone, Chocolate Tree, Crystals Shortbread, Edinburgh Tea & Coffee and winemaker Cairn O’Mhor.
More than just food
Scotland’s Speciality Food Show is run in conjunction with Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring, where some 400 suppliers will be showcasing gifts, textiles, homewares, jewellery and crafts. To find out more and register for your tickets, visit:
