Fife’s Food & Drink sector is thriving, with a rich heritage, innovative producers, and a resilient supply chain that delivers across the UK and beyond.
With 177 miles of coastline and over 50 farms, the Kingdom is home to an eclectic mix of award-winning producers, from small artisans to large-scale manufacturers like Diageo, MOWi, Quaker Oats, Carr’s Flour Mill, BPlasticFree, The Wee Tea Company, and Tayport Distillery.
The sector plays a vital role in Fife’s economy:
17.4% of Fife's businesses are in food and drink
Supporting over 18,435 jobs across the region
Generating an annual turnover of £728 million
1,560 businesses as of March 2024, with steady growth over the last decade
Fife’s seafood industry is also thriving, with the fishing fleet exporting £5 million worth of seafood to Europe annually. Combined with excellent transport links by road, rail, sea, and air, local products are found in farm shops, food festivals, fine restaurants, and cafes across the UK and beyond.
Find out why Fife is the place to do business in the Food & Drink sector:
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