Sustainable Food & Drink

Perthshire has always sat at the forefront of the food and drink industry in Scotland, thanks to its rich agricultural roots, and a long-standing commitment to partnership working between public and private sectors.

Scotland’s first farmers’ market launched in Perth in 1999 and, in the 20+ years since then, entrepreneurship amongst primary producers has risen significantly.

Alongside this, the agritech and food innovation sector has seen steady growth and a £62m industry-specific investment via the Tay Cities Deal will build on the progress made in this area, which will undoubtedly see Perth-based businesses contribute towards addressing the global challenges surrounding food production.

There are currently more than 1000 food and drink businesses operating in the area, ranging from artisan producers to world-class restaurants; B Corp companies to small, lifestyle brands. Jointly, they generate £750m per annum.