Food and drink businesses across Scotland are getting a share of a £7.3 million pot being allocated under the latest round of the Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation grant scheme.
The FPMC, one of a number of funding schemes which make up the Scottish Rural Development Programme, offers grants to food companies looking to increase production, expand storage facilities or purchase new equipment.
Under this new round of the scheme, 29 businesses of various sizes will receive grants ranging from £1047 to £1.4m. Projects include new processing equipment to increase production of healthier, low calorie dairy products, upgraded vegetable processing facilities and expanded storage capacity.
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said: “This funding will play an important role in helping producers continue to deliver high-quality, innovative and nutritious products that will be enjoyed at home and abroad – securing and creating jobs in our rural communities and boosting the economy.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has also underlined the importance of collaboration and a strong, sustainable supply chain," added Ms Gougeon.
The beneficiaries from this round are:
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