Food and Drink
The food and drink industry is a major contributor to the Scottish economy, producing a wide range of products and exports around the world.
The impact you could make:
- Contribute to the food production and help feed the nation.
- Be part of new product development as trends in food and drink are growing and changing.
- Develop more innovative and automated technologies to meet the future challenges of food security and climate change.
The opportunities within agriculture and land:
There are many ways you can get a career in the food and drink industry, as well as many different jobs in the industry. No matter what your skills or interests are - you're likely to find a job that suits you.
Employment
There are 85,500 people currently working in the food and drink industry in Scotland.
Job Availability
From 2022 to 2025, an estimated 12,000 people will be required to fill job openings in the sector.
Job Diversity
There are 1,118 Modern Apprentices in Scotland training in the food and drink industries.
*Skills Sector Assessment 2022