The C2 project will be delivered in conjunction with all the leading land-based organisations that are members of Scotland Food & Drink.
Scotland Food & Drink
Scotland Food & Drink was launched as a private limited company in the summer of 2007, with the aim of bringing everyone involved in food and drink together to work to a common and shared agenda that will deliver greater success in global markets. Its goal is to grow the industry from £7.5 billion to £10 billion over the next decade.
Scotland Food & Drink is a unique private-public initiative which is led by the industry, supported by Government and is challenged to work across the whole industry.
http://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)
Red meat sector businesses forming the production chain from farm gate to the consumer's plate produce over a million tonnes of beef, pork and lamb annually. The market is worth some £1500 million annually to Scotland's GDP and means that the Scotland sector is a major contributor to Scotland's food and drinks industry. QMS is the representative body for the Scottish industry
http://www.qmscotland.co.uk/
National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS)
The purpose of NFU Scotland is to:
- promote and protect the interests of the Scottish farming industry,
- influence government, the public and consumers to that end, and
- assist its members to meet the needs of customers.
NFU Scotland, formed in 1913, is Scotland's lead agricultural organisation representing 10,000 farmers, crofters and growers the length and breadth of the country. NFU Scotland works alongside its sister organisations in England, Wales and Ulster as well as other rural organisations to promote and protect the interests of Scottish agriculture.
http://www.nfus.org.uk/
Argyll and Bute Agricultural Forum
The Argyll and Bute Agricultural Forum is an industry group set up to raise awareness of agricultural issues, promote the development of agriculture and crofting and encourage and facilitate co-operation and collaboration between land-based agencies.
http://www.argyllagriculturalforum.com/
Scottish Rural Property and Business Association
The Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (SRPBA) represents the role and interests of those involved with rural property and businesses connected with the land. The organisation embodies a proactive approach to property, business and enterprise in rural Scotland,
http://www.srpba.com/
Soil Assocation
The Soil Association is the UK's leading campaigning and certification organisation for organic food and farming.
Soil Association Scotland
Home Grown Cereals Authority
HGCA's mission is to continuously improve the production, wholesomeness and marketing of UK cereals and oilseeds so as to increase their competitiveness in UK and overseas markets in a sustainable manner.
http://www.hgca.com/
Dairy UK
Dairy UK represents the interests of dairy farmers, producer co-operatives, manufacturers of dairy products, and processors and distributors of liquid milk throughout the United Kingdom. This supply chain approach is unique within the global dairy industry.
http://www.dairyuk.org/
Scottish Food and Drink Federation
SFDF promotes the interests of the food and drink manufacturing industry to, primarily, the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and Food Standards Agency Scotland.
http://www.sfdf.org.uk/
Scottish Association of Master Bakers
Since 1891 the SAMB has represented and promoted the interests of the bakery trade in Scotland. The Association believes that it is an integral part of each members business operation. As such it can be called upon to provide a valuable source of advice, information, assistance and encouragement.
http://www.samb.co.uk/
