Scottish Food and Drink Producers Fund
The Scottish Food and Drink Producers Fund will provide support for Scottish food and drink producers supplying the hospitality sector. The fund will help businesses which suffered financial losses due to cancelled orders caused by the introduction of the new Covid-19 measures in December 2021 and January 2022.
For the purposes of this fund, a food and drink producer is defined as a primary or secondary producer, such as a meat producer, farmer, baker, food processor or hatchery which manufactures/ makes/ grows/ processes/ repackages consumable products. The producer may carry out wholesale and retail functions, however, the primary business must be as a producer.
Is my business eligible?
A business is eligible if it:
- is classed as small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) as previously defined in the EU recommendation 2003/361. This means a business which employs fewer than 250 persons and has an annual turnover not exceeding EUR 50 million, and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding EUR 43 million
- is based in Scotland
- primarily functions as a food and drink producer
- supplies the hospitality sector on a business-to-business basis either directly or indirectly through the hospitality supply chain
- had a cancellation (or curtailment) of a confirmed order between 8 December 2021 and 24 January 2022
- incurred expenses associated with the processing of the order prior to its cancellation
- experienced a total financial loss above the minimum threshold of £1,000
- does not qualify for the Scottish Government’s separate wholesalers or brewers support fund
How do I apply?
You will need to read the detailed guidance and download and complete an application form.
There are then 3 stages to the application process:
Stage 1: receipt of application
After submitting your application, you will receive a response to confirm it has been received.
Stage 2: eligibility checks and assessments
After the fund has closed, all applications will be assessed against the fund criteria by an assessment panel made up of Scottish Government staff and industry experts.
Stage 3: process is complete
The Scottish Government will let you know by email if you have been awarded funding. If you have been successful, this email will outline the next steps.
If you are not successful, the Scottish Government will notify you by email and will explain why your application was unsuccessful.
The fund closes at 23:59 on 13 February 2022.
If you require further support or help with your application, please contact:
fdproducersfund@gov.scot
https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/service/funding/scottish-food-and-drink-producers-fund
https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-food-and-drink-producers-fund-form-and-guidance/
The information in this blog provides only an overview of Scottish Government guidance and legislation in force at the date of publication and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed Scottish Government guidance and legislation or seeking professional advice. Therefore no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained in this blog can be accepted by the firm.
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