Supply chain members
Affiliate supply chain members providing food & drinks services to our members.
Our supply chain members
For more information on affiliate membership and providing services to members, contact Linda Chirnside by email or call 0131 335 0940.
Drac Logistics Ltd
Drac Logistics Ltd is an International Freight Forwarding company situated in Falkirk, just ten minutes from Grangemouth port and situated perfectly for Rail and Airport departures.
We offer Ambient & Temp Controlled freight services via Air, Sea, Rail & Road. Whether it be International, Domestic or even Courier services that you require, we have you covered throughout all postcodes in Scotland.
Our aim is to get your products to market in a timely but cost effective way while maintaining customer/client satisfaction
The offering of a Weekly Collection service from IV-AB offers an ideal solution for a groupage service. We consolidate on the central belt allowing you to ship your cargo with other like-minded business in the food/drink sector.
Drac Logistics Ltd ensure that we take the time to understand your business so we can offer a personalised, tailor made service supporting you with every element of the shipping process whether that be customs matters, to finding fast & reliable services, having full visibility of your shipment via our online portal or even dedicated account managers who are able to offer guided support, we really do have your business requirements at heart.
For more info visit: http://draclogistics.co.uk
Run It Cool
Competitive and Reliable Logistic Solutions
Run It Cool is a temp controlled logistics company who are passionate about maintaining supply chain integrity.
Our mission is to be the Coolest temperature controlled logistics partner and so far we are achieving this by creating trusted relationships with suppliers in the food/drink sector and would love to extend this service to you.
The trunking solutions we have in place allows us to reach parts of the UK that may seem slightly challenging for others. We will break barriers that you face and ensure you are reaching your desired customers in the most efficient timescale. We know how important your produce is which is why we take such pride in delivering each order in perfect condition . . . we take the stress out the journey for you.
The level of growth we have experienced since establishing Run It Cool has been astonishing and we aim to support Scottish Food and Drink suppliers to have the same level of growth by offering competitive and reliable logistics solutions.
For more info visit: runitcool.co.uk or contact one of our team: transport@runitcool.co.uk
Company Shop
We’re here to solve the problem of surplus, and have been doing for almost 50 years across various locations in England.
We take stock (both food and non-food) from retailers and manufacturers who in turn see a return on their surplus, and then we redistribute them to our Company Shop member only supermarkets where they can enjoy great discounts on high quality big brands.
Some of the money we make helps us run our social enterprise, Community Shop which was created to help people in deprived areas to feed their families and learn new skills to improve their lives.
So while our members are saving some pounds taking advantage of our unique stores, they’re also supporting people who need it most and saving the planet too.
Membership is free and open to employees who work in the FMCG supply chain.
So please, we NEED your surplus stock. Help us bring the Company Shop Group experience to Scotland, help us share the good with as many of your people as possible, and help us save perfectly good products from going to waste. Your input can make a real difference.
Enquire about membership eligibility or selling your surplus today, contact Mark Don (Scottish Business Development Executive) on:
07813 993 322 or email mark.don@companyshop.co.uk.
Zenergi
Zenergi is an award-winning energy and environmental consultancy aiming to make a positive difference in the world of energy, and to do so in a manner that is simple, sustainable, and achievable.
Whatever level of service you need, Zenergi has the knowledge, technical and engineering experience to help you. We support more than 4,000 businesses around the UK with everything to do with their utilities – from gas, electricity, and water procurement; to bill validation; compliance; energy-efficiency projects; and renewable generation.
Our long-term ambition for the future of energy is to help customers reach their vision of energy freedom, and to invest in building a future that supports those organisations through the transition to Net Zero and tackling the largest challenge of our generation head on, climate change.
To learn more about our partnership with Scotland Food & Drink that aims to give businesses more choice, while allowing greater control and understanding of your energy costs, contact us today. Our friendly team is ready to support your company’s journey towards better, brighter, and more sustainable energy.
Contact: David Bryce, Marketing Director david.bryce@zenergi.co.uk
Sorbafreeze
Sorbafreeze are the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Group, Scotlands leading manufacturer and supplier of packaging solutions.
We are the UK’s only BRCGS accredited premier manufacturer of chilled packaging systems for shipping temperature sensitive products safely door to door, delivering excellence for our customers through our expertise, innovation ,quality, value and care.
Whatever your chilled packaging requirements, we provide an extensive and versatile range of off the shelf and bespoke insulated boxes, ice packs and temperature controlled shipping solutions, all manufactured in-house, reducing customer costs and reducing product lead times. All solutions are temperature safe for up to 48 hours ensuring your products arrive in pristine condition. Meeting and minimising your turnaround time is our priority.
Sorbafreeze offer Scotland Food and Drink members a FREE COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGING REVIEW along with FREE SAMPLES from their extensive range of chilled packaging solutions.
For more information visit www.sorbafreeze.com or call 01592 623 523
Pitreavie
Packaging Reimagined - a free comprehensive packaging review
As members of Scotland Food and Drink, Pitreavie are delighted to offer fellow members a free comprehensive food and drink packaging review, conducted by our in-house experts.
With a BRCGS AA food safety rating, our corrugated packaging factory is the most modern and efficient in the country, offering unrivalled quality in design, manufacture and delivery. We are well experienced in supplying quality food and drink packaging, and understand the specific challenges and needs associated with the industry.
Providing tailored packaging solutions for a range of organisations since 2010, we are the leading independent supplier in Scotland. With sites in Aberdeen, Glenrothes and Cumbernauld, Pitreavie is home to some of the most experienced professionals in the packaging industry. Our knowledge and expertise allow us to offer unrivalled service in the manufacture and distribution of packaging solutions.
At Pitreavie, as well as manufacturing our own corrugated packaging we also specialise in:
- Sorbafreeze Temperature Control Packaging
- Flight Cases & Timber/Plywood Crates
- Sustainable Packaging Products
- Strapping
- Wraps and Void Fills
- Packaging Automation and Tooling
- Stock and Serve Solutions
- Contract Packing
For quality advice on food and drinks packaging or to request your free review today, please email sales@pitreaviegroup.co.uk, call 01592631273 or visit www.pitreaviegroup.co.uk.
Pitreavie Corrugate - Design. Manufacture. Deliver. - YouTube
ACA
ACA Print Finishing & Packaging: Tailored Excellence for the Scottish Food & Drinks Industry
As the latest members of the Scottish Food & Drinks group, ACA is excited to offer a unique proposition to our fellow members. Specialising in high-quality print finishing and packaging, we bring to the table unparalleled expertise and a commitment to enhancing your product presentation.
With a proven track record of delivering exceptional food and drink packaging solutions to businesses small and large. Our operations, strategically located just behind Glasgow Airport, are ideally positioned to serve customers across Scotland. Complemented by our own fleet of vehicles, we ensure timely and efficient delivery, that fits around YOUR business needs.
Why Partner with ACA?
- Expertise and Innovation: Our extensive experience, coupled with a state-of-the-art in-house Forms and Dies shop, places us at the forefront of packaging innovation. We're not just suppliers; we're problem solvers, dedicated to finding the most cost-effective and time-efficient solutions.
- Industry Connections: Our deep-rooted relationships within the packaging industry allow us to extend significant cost and quality benefits to our partners. Leveraging these connections, we strive to offer the best value, ensuring that your packaging is not just functional but also contributes positively to your brand.
- Sustainability and Flexibility: Understanding the critical importance of sustainability, we can help guide our partners towards eco-friendly packaging options that do not compromise on design, functionality and most importantly, cost. Whether your focus is on luxury finishes or practical, sturdy designs, our team is equipped to bring your vision to life.
- Committed to Scottish Businesses: At ACA, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our mission is to support and enhance the Scottish food and drink industry by providing value-driven, innovative packaging solutions. We're here to grow with you, strengthening the Scottish business community through shared success.
Discover the ACA difference and how we can enhance your products' market presence with our bespoke print finishing and packaging solutions.
To arrange your complimentary packaging audit and learn more about how we can support your specific needs, please contact our member rep Matt at matt@aca.ltd, visit our website at https://aca.ltd/ or give us a call +44 (0)141 814 7999.
ACA: Where Precision Meets Passion in Scottish Print Finishing & Packaging.
Outsource Solution
Scotland Food & Drink Members receive 10% discount on all training courses over the value of £500 per person. 30 minutes free consultation is offered to all Members.
Outsource Solution is a Scottish based company providing the following services to the food and drinks industry.
Microbiological and Technical Support including:
- Results interpretation, Microbiological process and supply chain risk assessment,
- Shelf life extension and durability assessment, Vulnerability assessments and TACCP
- Factory layout and design
- Quality Management System Development
- BRC Auditing and Training
- Food Safety Training
The Quality Management System development is based on fulfilling the BRC Food Standard for Food, Packaging, Storage and Distribution, Agents and Brokers and ISO22000. Outsource Solution provide facilitation and mentoring services for BRC and HACCP implementation.
They provide certificated audits and Technical Support for the following standards:
- BRC
- Organic
- SALSA
- Red Tractor
- Quality Meat Scotland
- Scottish Quality Wild Venison
Training courses:
- Certificated RSPH Hygiene Levels 2,3,4
- Certificated RSPH HACCP Levels 2,3,4
- HACCP Refresher
- Internal Auditing
- BRC Implementation
- Food Microbiology
- Root Cause Analysis
- TACCP/VACCP Vulnerability Assessment
- BRC Approved Issue 8 Training
- Labelling Legislation
- Supplier Approval
- IOSH Health and Safety
All services can be carried out throughout the UK and internationally on site or at a training centre.
Queen Margaret University
Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation – free no obligation consultation
Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation (SCFDI) based at Queen Margaret University was established in 2014 in response to demand from Scotland's food and drink industry for combined R&D and innovation space to support the rapidly expanding sector. Funding/grant assistance may be available to SMEs for innovation projects, the SCFDI can provide guidance on how to apply.
In particular, through our practical innovation support and creative business solutions we can help food and drink companies of all sizes with:
- Innovative industry focused product development from small to large projects
- Reformulation of existing products for health, sustainability, ingredient procurement or cost reduction
- Consumer testing and sensory analysis on any type of food or drink product - useful for testing out reformulation, benchmarking against competitors, sensory profiling and quality control
- Food industry focused training sessions, bespoke options available
- Food product expertise on:
- Formulations and ingredient functionality
- Product methodology and process
- Ingredient & product costing
- Product labelling – nutrition, ingredient declaration
- Allergen advice
- Scaling up from kitchen to manufacturing
- Industry access to our technical analysis suite with an ever expanding range of lab scale assessment equipment
- Industry access to pilot scale product development room
To receive our brochure or to set up a free no obligation consultation please contact us today; HelloSCFDI@qmu.ac.uk.
Follow us on; Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
The Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health
Members of Scotland Food & Drink are eligible for 15% discount.
The Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health offers a bespoke service to the food industry. Their team of nutritionists and dietitians can: calculate the composition of the product; provide advice on reference intakes; portion size; labelling and help guide through the nutritional labelling legislation. They can also offer guidance and advice on when a nutritional or health claim can be made on your product. Analysis from £90 with members getting a 15% discount.
- Back of pack (BOP) nutritional labelling will become compulsory for most companies introducing the nutritional information for the first time in their packaging from 13 December 2016
- Businesses already providing nutrition information, had to comply with EU regulations by 13 December 2014
- Front of pack (FOP) nutritional labelling whilst not mandatory is recommended by the UK and Scottish Governments to encourage healthier eating patterns
Tayl
Tayl is your all-in-one staff training, onboarding, and compliance solution.
Scotland Food & Drink Members get an exclusive 10% off their first year with Tayl.
Tayl lets you:
- Access Allergens Awareness, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 for Manufacturing, HACCP, and more essential compliance course
- Create your own training courses
- Assign courses, due dates, and policy documents to groups of staff members
- Sign documents online
- Download courses certificates
Their training is accredited by LPI learning, ROSPA, and the CPD Certification Service.
To receive your discount, get in touch at hello@tayl.net.
Gaeltel
Gaeltel is a Smart Energy Solutions provider, with the largest suite of Smart Energy Solutions in the UK:
- Air Source Solutions
- Battery Storage Solutions
- Biomass Systems
- Combined Heat & Power Plants
- Electrical Vehicle Charging Units
- Factory & Device Monitoring Solutions
- Ground Source Solutions
- LED Retrofit
- Smart Metering
- Smart Monitoring
- Solar PV with Solar Power Edge
- Voltage Optimisation
- Wind Turbines
Each Smart Energy Solution is designed to deliver 3 outcomes:
- To cut CARBON
- To cut CONSUMPTION
- To cut COSTS
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
Gaeltel offers a Free Comprehensive Energy Review to identify which Smart Energy Solutions will deliver the highest reduction in carbon, consumption, and costs for your business.
Gaeltel then enables you to pay for your chosen Smart Energy Solutions through the savings generated by the solutions themselves, without any additional cost to your business (and sometimes with an overall financial gain).
You can view Gaeltel's case studies here.
To talk to Gaeltel about which Smart Energy Solutions might most benefit your own business, you can:
- Call them free on 0800 5999070
- Email them directly at info@gaeltel.co.uk
- Check them out at www.gaeltel.co.uk or www.esaas.co.uk
Resource Efficient Scotland
Support & Funding from Zero Waste Scotland
Zero Waste Scotland is a Scottish Government and EU funded organisation leading on Scotland’s zero waste journey. Via a range of free and impartial support and funding mechanisms for businesses and consumers, Zero Waste Scotland can help to identify cost savings and develop new business opportunities in an environmentally conscientious way.
What help is on offer?
Resource Efficient Scotland is a programme of Zero Waste Scotland and provides a range of self-help and one-to-one business support on energy, water and waste reduction. For a free food waste opportunity assessment click here. For a free energy, water and general waste audit click here. For general tools, support and funding information, visit the Resource Efficient Scotland website.
Love Food Hate Waste aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste and help individuals to take action. By doing some easy practical everyday things in the home we can all waste less food, which will ultimately benefit our purses and the environment too. Visit the website and Facebook page for handy hints, tips and recipes about reducing food waste at home. If you would like to host a free Love Food Hate Waste cascade training session (for 10 people or more), please email us for more information.
Drac Logistics Ltd
Drac Logistics Ltd is an International Freight Forwarding company situated in Falkirk, just ten minutes from Grangemouth port and situated perfectly for Rail and Airport departures.
We offer Ambient & Temp Controlled freight services via Air, Sea, Rail & Road. Whether it be International, Domestic or even Courier services that you require, we have you covered throughout all postcodes in Scotland.
Our aim is to get your products to market in a timely but cost effective way while maintaining customer/client satisfaction
The offering of a Weekly Collection service from IV-AB offers an ideal solution for a groupage service. We consolidate on the central belt allowing you to ship your cargo with other like-minded business in the food/drink sector.
Drac Logistics Ltd ensure that we take the time to understand your business so we can offer a personalised, tailor made service supporting you with every element of the shipping process whether that be customs matters, to finding fast & reliable services, having full visibility of your shipment via our online portal or even dedicated account managers who are able to offer guided support, we really do have your business requirements at heart.
For more info visit: http://draclogistics.co.uk
Run It Cool
Competitive and Reliable Logistic Solutions
Run It Cool is a temp controlled logistics company who are passionate about maintaining supply chain integrity.
Our mission is to be the Coolest temperature controlled logistics partner and so far we are achieving this by creating trusted relationships with suppliers in the food/drink sector and would love to extend this service to you.
The trunking solutions we have in place allows us to reach parts of the UK that may seem slightly challenging for others. We will break barriers that you face and ensure you are reaching your desired customers in the most efficient timescale. We know how important your produce is which is why we take such pride in delivering each order in perfect condition . . . we take the stress out the journey for you.
The level of growth we have experienced since establishing Run It Cool has been astonishing and we aim to support Scottish Food and Drink suppliers to have the same level of growth by offering competitive and reliable logistics solutions.
For more info visit: runitcool.co.uk or contact one of our team: transport@runitcool.co.uk
Company Shop
We’re here to solve the problem of surplus, and have been doing for almost 50 years across various locations in England.
We take stock (both food and non-food) from retailers and manufacturers who in turn see a return on their surplus, and then we redistribute them to our Company Shop member only supermarkets where they can enjoy great discounts on high quality big brands.
Some of the money we make helps us run our social enterprise, Community Shop which was created to help people in deprived areas to feed their families and learn new skills to improve their lives.
So while our members are saving some pounds taking advantage of our unique stores, they’re also supporting people who need it most and saving the planet too.
Membership is free and open to employees who work in the FMCG supply chain.
So please, we NEED your surplus stock. Help us bring the Company Shop Group experience to Scotland, help us share the good with as many of your people as possible, and help us save perfectly good products from going to waste. Your input can make a real difference.
Enquire about membership eligibility or selling your surplus today, contact Mark Don (Scottish Business Development Executive) on:
07813 993 322 or email mark.don@companyshop.co.uk.
Zenergi
Zenergi is an award-winning energy and environmental consultancy aiming to make a positive difference in the world of energy, and to do so in a manner that is simple, sustainable, and achievable.
Whatever level of service you need, Zenergi has the knowledge, technical and engineering experience to help you. We support more than 4,000 businesses around the UK with everything to do with their utilities – from gas, electricity, and water procurement; to bill validation; compliance; energy-efficiency projects; and renewable generation.
Our long-term ambition for the future of energy is to help customers reach their vision of energy freedom, and to invest in building a future that supports those organisations through the transition to Net Zero and tackling the largest challenge of our generation head on, climate change.
To learn more about our partnership with Scotland Food & Drink that aims to give businesses more choice, while allowing greater control and understanding of your energy costs, contact us today. Our friendly team is ready to support your company’s journey towards better, brighter, and more sustainable energy.
Contact: David Bryce, Marketing Director david.bryce@zenergi.co.uk
Sorbafreeze
Sorbafreeze are the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Group, Scotlands leading manufacturer and supplier of packaging solutions.
We are the UK’s only BRCGS accredited premier manufacturer of chilled packaging systems for shipping temperature sensitive products safely door to door, delivering excellence for our customers through our expertise, innovation ,quality, value and care.
Whatever your chilled packaging requirements, we provide an extensive and versatile range of off the shelf and bespoke insulated boxes, ice packs and temperature controlled shipping solutions, all manufactured in-house, reducing customer costs and reducing product lead times. All solutions are temperature safe for up to 48 hours ensuring your products arrive in pristine condition. Meeting and minimising your turnaround time is our priority.
Sorbafreeze offer Scotland Food and Drink members a FREE COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGING REVIEW along with FREE SAMPLES from their extensive range of chilled packaging solutions.
For more information visit www.sorbafreeze.com or call 01592 623 523
Pitreavie
Packaging Reimagined - a free comprehensive packaging review
As members of Scotland Food and Drink, Pitreavie are delighted to offer fellow members a free comprehensive food and drink packaging review, conducted by our in-house experts.
With a BRCGS AA food safety rating, our corrugated packaging factory is the most modern and efficient in the country, offering unrivalled quality in design, manufacture and delivery. We are well experienced in supplying quality food and drink packaging, and understand the specific challenges and needs associated with the industry.
Providing tailored packaging solutions for a range of organisations since 2010, we are the leading independent supplier in Scotland. With sites in Aberdeen, Glenrothes and Cumbernauld, Pitreavie is home to some of the most experienced professionals in the packaging industry. Our knowledge and expertise allow us to offer unrivalled service in the manufacture and distribution of packaging solutions.
At Pitreavie, as well as manufacturing our own corrugated packaging we also specialise in:
- Sorbafreeze Temperature Control Packaging
- Flight Cases & Timber/Plywood Crates
- Sustainable Packaging Products
- Strapping
- Wraps and Void Fills
- Packaging Automation and Tooling
- Stock and Serve Solutions
- Contract Packing
For quality advice on food and drinks packaging or to request your free review today, please email sales@pitreaviegroup.co.uk, call 01592631273 or visit www.pitreaviegroup.co.uk.
Pitreavie Corrugate - Design. Manufacture. Deliver. - YouTube
ACA
ACA Print Finishing & Packaging: Tailored Excellence for the Scottish Food & Drinks Industry
As the latest members of the Scottish Food & Drinks group, ACA is excited to offer a unique proposition to our fellow members. Specialising in high-quality print finishing and packaging, we bring to the table unparalleled expertise and a commitment to enhancing your product presentation.
With a proven track record of delivering exceptional food and drink packaging solutions to businesses small and large. Our operations, strategically located just behind Glasgow Airport, are ideally positioned to serve customers across Scotland. Complemented by our own fleet of vehicles, we ensure timely and efficient delivery, that fits around YOUR business needs.
Why Partner with ACA?
- Expertise and Innovation: Our extensive experience, coupled with a state-of-the-art in-house Forms and Dies shop, places us at the forefront of packaging innovation. We're not just suppliers; we're problem solvers, dedicated to finding the most cost-effective and time-efficient solutions.
- Industry Connections: Our deep-rooted relationships within the packaging industry allow us to extend significant cost and quality benefits to our partners. Leveraging these connections, we strive to offer the best value, ensuring that your packaging is not just functional but also contributes positively to your brand.
- Sustainability and Flexibility: Understanding the critical importance of sustainability, we can help guide our partners towards eco-friendly packaging options that do not compromise on design, functionality and most importantly, cost. Whether your focus is on luxury finishes or practical, sturdy designs, our team is equipped to bring your vision to life.
- Committed to Scottish Businesses: At ACA, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our mission is to support and enhance the Scottish food and drink industry by providing value-driven, innovative packaging solutions. We're here to grow with you, strengthening the Scottish business community through shared success.
Discover the ACA difference and how we can enhance your products' market presence with our bespoke print finishing and packaging solutions.
To arrange your complimentary packaging audit and learn more about how we can support your specific needs, please contact our member rep Matt at matt@aca.ltd, visit our website at https://aca.ltd/ or give us a call +44 (0)141 814 7999.
ACA: Where Precision Meets Passion in Scottish Print Finishing & Packaging.
Outsource Solution
Scotland Food & Drink Members receive 10% discount on all training courses over the value of £500 per person. 30 minutes free consultation is offered to all Members.
Outsource Solution is a Scottish based company providing the following services to the food and drinks industry.
Microbiological and Technical Support including:
- Results interpretation, Microbiological process and supply chain risk assessment,
- Shelf life extension and durability assessment, Vulnerability assessments and TACCP
- Factory layout and design
- Quality Management System Development
- BRC Auditing and Training
- Food Safety Training
The Quality Management System development is based on fulfilling the BRC Food Standard for Food, Packaging, Storage and Distribution, Agents and Brokers and ISO22000. Outsource Solution provide facilitation and mentoring services for BRC and HACCP implementation.
They provide certificated audits and Technical Support for the following standards:
- BRC
- Organic
- SALSA
- Red Tractor
- Quality Meat Scotland
- Scottish Quality Wild Venison
Training courses:
- Certificated RSPH Hygiene Levels 2,3,4
- Certificated RSPH HACCP Levels 2,3,4
- HACCP Refresher
- Internal Auditing
- BRC Implementation
- Food Microbiology
- Root Cause Analysis
- TACCP/VACCP Vulnerability Assessment
- BRC Approved Issue 8 Training
- Labelling Legislation
- Supplier Approval
- IOSH Health and Safety
All services can be carried out throughout the UK and internationally on site or at a training centre.
Queen Margaret University
Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation – free no obligation consultation
Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation (SCFDI) based at Queen Margaret University was established in 2014 in response to demand from Scotland's food and drink industry for combined R&D and innovation space to support the rapidly expanding sector. Funding/grant assistance may be available to SMEs for innovation projects, the SCFDI can provide guidance on how to apply.
In particular, through our practical innovation support and creative business solutions we can help food and drink companies of all sizes with:
- Innovative industry focused product development from small to large projects
- Reformulation of existing products for health, sustainability, ingredient procurement or cost reduction
- Consumer testing and sensory analysis on any type of food or drink product - useful for testing out reformulation, benchmarking against competitors, sensory profiling and quality control
- Food industry focused training sessions, bespoke options available
- Food product expertise on:
- Formulations and ingredient functionality
- Product methodology and process
- Ingredient & product costing
- Product labelling – nutrition, ingredient declaration
- Allergen advice
- Scaling up from kitchen to manufacturing
- Industry access to our technical analysis suite with an ever expanding range of lab scale assessment equipment
- Industry access to pilot scale product development room
To receive our brochure or to set up a free no obligation consultation please contact us today; HelloSCFDI@qmu.ac.uk.
Follow us on; Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
The Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health
Members of Scotland Food & Drink are eligible for 15% discount.
The Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health offers a bespoke service to the food industry. Their team of nutritionists and dietitians can: calculate the composition of the product; provide advice on reference intakes; portion size; labelling and help guide through the nutritional labelling legislation. They can also offer guidance and advice on when a nutritional or health claim can be made on your product. Analysis from £90 with members getting a 15% discount.
- Back of pack (BOP) nutritional labelling will become compulsory for most companies introducing the nutritional information for the first time in their packaging from 13 December 2016
- Businesses already providing nutrition information, had to comply with EU regulations by 13 December 2014
- Front of pack (FOP) nutritional labelling whilst not mandatory is recommended by the UK and Scottish Governments to encourage healthier eating patterns
Tayl
Tayl is your all-in-one staff training, onboarding, and compliance solution.
Scotland Food & Drink Members get an exclusive 10% off their first year with Tayl.
Tayl lets you:
- Access Allergens Awareness, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 for Manufacturing, HACCP, and more essential compliance course
- Create your own training courses
- Assign courses, due dates, and policy documents to groups of staff members
- Sign documents online
- Download courses certificates
Their training is accredited by LPI learning, ROSPA, and the CPD Certification Service.
To receive your discount, get in touch at hello@tayl.net.
Gaeltel
Gaeltel is a Smart Energy Solutions provider, with the largest suite of Smart Energy Solutions in the UK:
- Air Source Solutions
- Battery Storage Solutions
- Biomass Systems
- Combined Heat & Power Plants
- Electrical Vehicle Charging Units
- Factory & Device Monitoring Solutions
- Ground Source Solutions
- LED Retrofit
- Smart Metering
- Smart Monitoring
- Solar PV with Solar Power Edge
- Voltage Optimisation
- Wind Turbines
Each Smart Energy Solution is designed to deliver 3 outcomes:
- To cut CARBON
- To cut CONSUMPTION
- To cut COSTS
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
Gaeltel offers a Free Comprehensive Energy Review to identify which Smart Energy Solutions will deliver the highest reduction in carbon, consumption, and costs for your business.
Gaeltel then enables you to pay for your chosen Smart Energy Solutions through the savings generated by the solutions themselves, without any additional cost to your business (and sometimes with an overall financial gain).
You can view Gaeltel's case studies here.
To talk to Gaeltel about which Smart Energy Solutions might most benefit your own business, you can:
- Call them free on 0800 5999070
- Email them directly at info@gaeltel.co.uk
- Check them out at www.gaeltel.co.uk or www.esaas.co.uk
Resource Efficient Scotland
Support & Funding from Zero Waste Scotland
Zero Waste Scotland is a Scottish Government and EU funded organisation leading on Scotland’s zero waste journey. Via a range of free and impartial support and funding mechanisms for businesses and consumers, Zero Waste Scotland can help to identify cost savings and develop new business opportunities in an environmentally conscientious way.
What help is on offer?
Resource Efficient Scotland is a programme of Zero Waste Scotland and provides a range of self-help and one-to-one business support on energy, water and waste reduction. For a free food waste opportunity assessment click here. For a free energy, water and general waste audit click here. For general tools, support and funding information, visit the Resource Efficient Scotland website.
Love Food Hate Waste aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste and help individuals to take action. By doing some easy practical everyday things in the home we can all waste less food, which will ultimately benefit our purses and the environment too. Visit the website and Facebook page for handy hints, tips and recipes about reducing food waste at home. If you would like to host a free Love Food Hate Waste cascade training session (for 10 people or more), please email us for more information.