UK | Tesco has announced a further improvement in the amount of quality produce it offers its customers in Scotland.
The retailer aims to achieve a fully Scotch beef supply chain by Spring 2026, ensuring that all beef in Scotland stores is reared, sourced, and packed in Scotland.
In addition, Tesco has also announced it will move to 100 percent Scottish-sourced fresh salmon in its Scotland stores. This builds on the 44 percent volume growth in its Finest Scottish Salmon range across both its Fresh and Smoked ranges in 2024.
The changes underscore Tesco’s ongoing commitment to supporting Scottish farmers, suppliers, and producers, as well as its dedication to promoting high-quality beef production.
Tesco currently operates sustainable farming groups across several supply chains, including a Sustainable Beef Group comprising more than 800 farmers, including 59 Scottish farmers, who supply Tesco Finest beef throughout the UK.
The groups offer members fair and transparent pricing structures, allowing farmers to plan and invest for the future. They also convene industry representatives, share knowledge between farmers, suppliers, and Tesco colleagues, and trial innovations that can help reduce on-farm emissions and protect biodiversity.
Tesco’s commitment to Scottish agriculture extends beyond sourcing from local farmers, with nearly 200 local suppliers supplying products to the retailer, and nearly 50,000 people are either directly or indirectly employed by Tesco across the country.
“We’re proud to support Scottish agriculture and are committed to continuing to build long-term relationships with our farmers and suppliers, many of whom are the backbone of Scotland’s rural communities," said Richard Wood, Director of Meat, Fish, Poultry and Eggs at Tesco.
“Scottish produce is recognised as some of the highest quality food found anywhere in the world, and we already stock a significant range of quality Scottish produce. We’re now delighted to announce we’ll be able to offer 100 percent Scotch beef and salmon to customers shopping in our Scottish stores in Spring 2026. Through collaboration with our supplier partners, we are able to ensure that our products are the highest quality for our customers, benefiting both farmers and suppliers, and the Scottish economy.”
Tesco presented at the Royal Highland Show again this year, where visitors to the showground had the opportunity to explore and sample a selection of Tesco products, all sourced from local Scottish farmers and suppliers, presenting the best food and drink that Scotland has to offer.
