Showcasing the Larder of the Lowlands
This event will bring together food and drink producers from across the more Southern parts of Scotland which encompass East Lothian, Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway, Lanarkshire and The Scottish Borders and will showcase up to 60 suppliers in this area.
Regional Food Groups have joined forces to create an event to showcase the best the area has to offer in terms of exceptional produce with the support of Scotland Food & Drink.
Do you sell or serve food or drink? We are inviting buyers from retail, wholesale, foodservice and tourism sectors from across Scotland both locally and regionally as well as businesses in the North of England and Ireland to help grow awareness and sales of these incredible and diverse Scottish products. If you serve or sell food, this event is for you to grow your Scottish produce offering.
* Please note this is an event for the industry.
Key Event Information
- When : Monday 31st March 025, 10.00hrs – 15.00hrs.
- Where: Easterbrook, Dumfries
Who can take part?
- Scottish Suppliers from the Lowlands – (East Lothian, Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway, Lanarkshire and The Scottish Borders) ONLY – See more details below
- Local, Regional and National Buyers – see more below
- Industry partners and organisations – see more below
Buyers
If you source, or aspire to source, Scottish produce then this event is for you whether you are from Scotland, the North of England or Ireland. You could be a local, regional, or national buyer of a multiple supermarket retailer, a group foodservice business, a public procurement specialist, a regional wholesaler, an independent retailer, caterer, hospitality or tourism provider. You are looking for quality produce from businesses that can meet your local sourcing needs.
There has never been a more important time to source locally. You will know as buyers that there are so many benefits in sourcing locally which include:
• The quality of food is higher
• It is more nutritious
• Sustainable – reduce food miles
• Supports communities / environment and supply chain
• Gives visitors a more local / authentic taste and experience
• Sustain local producers and support local economy and jobs
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