Recently released figures have indicated that sales in the Scottish food and drink sector have soared in recent years, growing to £11.2bn between 2007 and 2008.
Turnover also increased by a similar amount, with Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead stating that the food and drink sector will play a vital role in Scotland's economic recovery.
He claims "Scotland's food and drink is already a fantastic success story and an industry punching well above its weight. We have producers, suppliers, fishermen, farmers and manufacturers to be extremely proud of. Consumers, at home and abroad, have also played a vital role by recognising Scotland's quality food and drink sector."