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Scotland Food & Drink Annual Review 2010 - Scotland Food and ...

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<strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Food</strong> & <strong>Drink</strong> | <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Review</strong> <strong>2010</strong>“<strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong><strong>Food</strong> & <strong>Drink</strong> hasthe strength, willingness<strong>and</strong> influence to deliverfor <strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong> the positionwe desire within the topthree food <strong>and</strong> drinkproducing nations of theworld. With your help,support <strong>and</strong> involvementwe shall succeed.”Since its inception three years ago, I havewatched <strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Food</strong> & <strong>Drink</strong> undergosome incredibly dynamic growth <strong>and</strong>truly cement its position as the industryleadership organisation.The numerous exciting projects, events<strong>and</strong> initiatives outlined within this revieware testament to the hard work <strong>and</strong>dedication of the staff body as well asto those individuals <strong>and</strong> businesses thatmake up the Executive Group <strong>and</strong> Boardof Directors. These industry experts haveoffered their time <strong>and</strong> dedication to theorganisation because they, like others, cansee the benefits that collaboration <strong>and</strong>active involvement can deliver to the food<strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Food</strong> & <strong>Drink</strong> needs to ensure thatmembership continues to grow, allowing usto increase our penetration <strong>and</strong> our worth.We have proven ourselves to the doubters<strong>and</strong> shown the benefits that membershipbrings, from discounted services to widerindustry growth. It is now time for morecompanies to join up <strong>and</strong> demonstratetheir commitment to the future of ourindustry as well as to their own success<strong>and</strong> development.Much work has been done over the lastthree years <strong>and</strong>, in particular, the last 12months. <strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Food</strong> & <strong>Drink</strong> now hasdedicated office space within the RoyalHighl<strong>and</strong> Centre, the spiritual home ofRay Jones, Chairman<strong>and</strong> drink industry.many food <strong>and</strong> drink organisations, <strong>and</strong> isready for the next step.<strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Food</strong> & <strong>Drink</strong> <strong>and</strong> its aims<strong>and</strong> visions are better understood <strong>and</strong>The next three years take us to 2014 <strong>and</strong>recognised by the industry it serves <strong>and</strong>we then reach our 2017 milestone which,more <strong>and</strong> more sectors are getting involvedI predict, will be outstripped.<strong>and</strong> making a key contribution. I believethat the industry, led by <strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Food</strong> &<strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Food</strong> & <strong>Drink</strong> has the strength,<strong>Drink</strong>, has the enthusiasm <strong>and</strong> dedicationwillingness <strong>and</strong> influence to deliver forto exceed its ambitious targets.<strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong></strong> the position we desire within thetop three food <strong>and</strong> drink producing nationsI recently visited Sirha <strong>and</strong> Bocuse d’Or inof the world. With your help, support <strong>and</strong>France <strong>and</strong> was really struck by just howinvolvement we shall succeed.positively Scottish produce is viewed theworld over. We must build upon this alreadystrong reputation.45

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