Regional Food Fund

Appetite for Angus – Angus Farmers Market

Project aims to rescue and revitalise the farmers' markets in Forfar, Carnoustie and Montrose which are due to close in their current form. Markets provide a vital source of income in the area. Funds will contribute to market rebrand.

Argyll & The Isles Virtual Farmers' Market

Delivered by the Destination Marketing Organisation for the region, this project will see the creation of an innovative digital farmers' market to help local producers increase their sales and show their contribution to the local economy, both to visitors and locals.

Alloa First Sound Bites Festival 2026

A collaborative, community festival to promote sales of local produce. Funding will help to expand the food and drink offering following a successful trial last year.

Nurture from Nature – Local Food Outlet

Project aims to create a permanent retail outlet for local producers on this working farm.

Food from Fife – Retail Display Project

Following a successful trial in November 2024 by Regional Food Group, Food From Fife, this project will roll out of more branded units and point of sale material to a wider range of Fife food and drink businesses, providing dedicated in-store marketing and sales space.

From Tree to Glass – Promoting Craft Cider and Perry Production in Tayside and North Fife

Delivered by Bioregioning Tayside, this project sees the creation of a producer group to promote and grow the area's craft cider and perry production, preserving its apple, pear and plum heritage.

Turning the Tide for Turnip Revolution

Project to reposition the humble turnip as a modern, delicious, climate-friendly crop. Collaboration led by East of Scotland Growers will deliver a series of partnerships with chefs, retailers and communities to raise awareness and sales of this precious root.

Forth Valley Five

Led by Regional Food Group, Forth Valley Food & Drink, this collaborative project will encourage restaurants, cafes, retailers and locals to feature five local products on menus, stock five new local products on shelves, and add five local products to shopping baskets. The concept was inspired by a recent Scotland Food & Drink learning journey to Sussex, and the 'Sussex Six' campaign. Funds will support creation of marketing materials and delivery.

Isle of Bute Food & Drink Festival

Three-day celebration of the island's food and drink via producer stalls, masterclasses, foraging and other experiences, delivered by Regional Food Group, Bute Kitchen, in collaboration with other organisations and businesses.

Love Loch Lomond – A Taste of Loch Lomond Marketing Campaign

Marketing campaign to promote a new publication, 'A Taste of Loch Lomond: Stories & Flavours from the Bonnie Banks', which showcases stories, products and recipes from the area's local producers and hospitality businesses.

Orkney Food and Drink Festival

Delivered by Regional Food Group, Orkney Food and Drink, this two-day festival will bring together the island's businesses to sell their products to visitors and locals.

Hebridean Fine Food & Drink Festival – Networking Events

Regional Food Group, Eat Drink Hebrides, will deliver branding and marketing assets for two food fairs and two networking events, including a Food and Drink Awards, increasing sales, promoting local businesses and supporting local supply chains.

Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland – Digital Launch and Online Promotion of Scottish Artisanal Cheese

Project from this collaborative artisan cheese network to improve digital presence and tell a more compelling and cohesive story to increase sales and promotion.

Pomme – The Scottish Cider Festival

A new, annual event to promote Scotland's emerging cider industry, delivered by Fife-based cider pioneers, Aeble. Hosted in Edinburgh, it will provide a platform for the country's producers to sell their craft products, partnering with other local food and drink producers.