Showcasing the Larder of the Lowlands '25

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

• Give visitors a more local / authentic taste and experience

• Sustain local producers and support local economy and jobs

• Stories

Scottish Suppliers from the Lowlands - (East Lothian, Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders) ONLY

We are looking for Scottish food & drink suppliers across these 5 areas with high quality, market-ready products and the ambition and capability to reach new markets and grow their business.

You will be allocated a trestle table and 2 chairs within the price. You will be required to be at your stand/space for the duration.

PLEASE NOTE:

• We want to ensure a diverse range of product, therefore if we receive more than one type of producer for regions, we will advise you of this and can arrange a refund. We know that having too many of the same types of suppliers would not only dilute what we can showcase to the buyer but also to ensure it’s a success for you too. We trust that you will appreciate our honesty in this approach.
• We want to make sure you get the most of this event and opportunity. Please complete payment to secure your space. (Refunds will be made following a communication if we receive to many of the same types of products -i.e. Alcohol / Gin etc. )
• If you require electric please ensure you book a ticket for that too and note one ticket per socket equired.

Terms and Conditions

Application

• Application to this event is open to food and drink manufacturers, processors, producers and directs suppliers only, hereafter referred to as ‘Companies’
• Companies must be based in Scotland within the 6 areas of East Lothian, Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders
• Companies must be trade-ready and not conceptual or pre-start up
• You must have your own public liability insurance and Hygiene certification where needed.
• Application does not guarantee a place; We as partners collaborating in this event reserve the right to decline any application
• Company applications may be shared with project partners for the purpose of managing the event
• Companies will be notified if another similar supplier has applied for your geographical area and be refunded.

The following cancellation fees will apply once final confirmation of space has been allocated in writing:

• £60 if companies cancel within 2 weeks of the event

• £150 if companies cancel less than 2 weeks before the event

Participating Companies will have access to a list of buyers prior to the event. Details of you and your business will be shared with organising partners / other suppliers and buyers.

Publicity & communications

• By participating, Companies agree to being featured for publicity purposes unless we are notified in advance to the contrary
• We and our partners may reference Companies’ participation in digital media, including website and social media

Sponsors

We're delighted this year to offer sponsorship opportunities with our Gold, Silver and Bronze packages.

Gold Sponsor (£600) - you'll be listed on the Larder of the Lowlands website with an opportunity to display a banner at the entrance to the event and one in the room where food is served. You will also get a table and display in the meeting room with banner space.

Silver Sponsor (£300) - you'll be listed on the Larder of the Lowlands website with an opportunity to display a banner at the entrance to the event and one in the room where food is served.

Bronze Sponsor (£150) - you'll be listed on the Larder of the Lowlands website and an opportunity to display a banner at the entrance to the event.

Thank You

This event would not be possible without the support of Scotland Food & Drink. We have been able to subsidise costs for suppliers and putting on the event to support local growth in food and drink, local food on local plates as well as expanding distribution.

Supported by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership and Dumfries and Galloway Council

Host or Publisher Eat S W Scotland