What is Showcasing Scotland Regional?

Formally known as Sourcing Scotland, Showcasing Scotland Regional, is a national event designed by Scotland Food & Drink

The aim of the event is to grow sales of Scottish produce by bringing together buyers and suppliers from across Scotland to do business across the retail, wholesale, hospitality, and independent sectors. If you're looking to grow your business beyond your local area, this event will allow you to meet the people who can help you on your journey.

This exclusive event is open to all Scottish food and drink suppliers who have SALSA/BRC accreditation, and are based in Scotland.

If you're ready to grow and make your mark across your home market, this event is built for you.

Supplier applications are now open. Click here to apply by 5pm on 18 February 2026.

Event Date: 30 April 2026

Event Location: Perth Concert Hall

Suppliers: Who should attend?

To qualify for Showcasing Scotland Regional 2026, Scottish food and drink suppliers should comply with the following:

- Business must be registered in Scotland

- Businesses can represent any food or drink category but must produce or manufacture the product in Scotland

- Businesses must have SALSA or BRC accreditation (or equivalent standard)

- Businesses should be targeting enhanced sales across Scotland and have established routes to market.

Buyers: Who should attend?

Buyers and key decision makers who represent the Scottish division of any of the following:

- Speciality, deli, farm retail, independent retail 

- Major/multiple retail 

- Convenience retail 

- Private label supply 

- E-commerce 

- Travel and leisure operator 

- Visitor attraction

- B&Bs, hotels, pubs & restaurants  

- Contract catering 

- National wholesaler 

- Regional wholesaler 

- Foodservice 

- On-trade 

- Self-catering  

- Public sector 

Buyers can represent any food and drink products produced/manufactured in Scotland.

Event Format

This exclusive event will take place on 30 April 2026 at Perth Concert Hall

  1. 1-2-1 Meetings

    Full day of pre-scheduled 1-2-1 networking meetings with targeted buyers.

  2. Open Marketplace

    An open marketplace to showcase your brand and elevate your presence. This is a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships with buyers, influencers, and key industry leaders.

  3. Networking Lunch

    Additional networking opportunities will be available during the networking lunch, featuring a delicious showcase of Scottish produce.

Diverse Representation

We will carefully curate a balanced mix of food and drink products to ensure fair representation across the sector.

All producers are rigorously pre-qualified based on their ambition, technical prowess, and capacity for growth, quality and accreditations, with SALSA or BRC being the minimum.

The Showcasing Scotland Regional team will use advanced meeting software to arrange supplier and buyer meetings for attendees. Both buyers and suppliers can research attendees and request their own meetings, with the team supporting these requests where possible. The team will offer support before and during the event so each attendee has an empowering experience at Showcasing Scotland Regional.

Why Scotland? 

 

Connect with Scotland's visionary producers, delve into our heritage, and embrace the future of food and drink innovation.

Find out about trading with Scotland