award entries are now open!
Re-energised and refreshed – entries are now open for the 2026 North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards.
This year, the region’s annual celebration of excellence across the food and drink industry has streamlined categories designed to better reflect the strength and diversity of our sector, and an exciting new prize package that delivers real commercial value and even greater opportunities to raise your profile.
If you are a north east producer championing quality produce, innovative practices and commercial success, enter before 6 April for a chance to exhibit at this year’s Royal Highland Show.
Participation is free.
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North east Scotland is a leading producer of Scotland's premium food and drink. The source of primary produce from land and sea, home to iconic brands and ambitious new businesses, and exports to global markets.
Opportunity North East delivers the North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards, working in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council. They celebrate success, inspire ambition and support market development. And are part of a broader programme of action and investment in the sector’s growth.
2026 Categories
Best FOOD product
Best DRINK PRODUCT
innovative impact
innovation in agriculture
2026 Prize - Exhibit at the royal highland show
Award winners will be showcased at this year’s Royal Highland Show, which is spotlighting Aberdeenshire.
Every award winner will have the opportunity to exhibit from a dedicated North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards area on the ONE SeedPod stand in Scotland’s Larder food hall, putting their brand directly in front of thousands of consumers, buyers and industry influencers.
This year’s winners’ package is valued at over £3,000.
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