As the collaborative voice of Scotland’s food and drink wholesale sector, we work with and for our members to influence policy, shape regulation, and ensure wholesale is recognised as a vital part of the supply chain.

We act where it matters – responding to evolving government agendas, collaborating with stakeholders, and focusing on the policies that impact our members most.

Many issues carry over from year to year. Others are new, driven by Scotland's Programme for Government, UK legislation, or wider geopolitical change. We engage directly with policymakers across the political spectrum to ensure the wholesale voice is heard, and we turn that engagement into action – through consultation and committee evidence submissions, and targeted policy work.

Our positioning is shaped by ongoing engagement with members and our Council. We promote a modern, responsible wholesale sector that is ready and willing to engage on key issues – from the economy and sustainability to health, workforce, and innovation.

We work across a broad range of policy areas that matter most to the wholesale sector, including:

• Food and Drink
• Health and Wellbeing
• Environment and Net Zero
• Skills and Workforce Development
• Business Growth and Finance
• Digital Transformation and Innovation

Our policy and advocacy work is underpinned by clear, consistent messaging:

• Responsible wholesalers, willing and able to engage across a range of policy areas and political perspectives.
• A focus on building a business and regulatory environment that supports the growth and sustainability of the wholesale sector.
• Recognition of wholesale as a critical route to market for local Scottish produce and a key component in the national food and drink supply chain.
• Promotion of the sector’s contribution to sustainability goals, including efforts to decarbonise operations, reduce food waste, and overcome systemic barriers.
• Use of case studies to highlight real-world examples of innovation, collaboration, and positive impact.