Scotmid is offering Ayrshire based food and drink suppliers the chance to have their produce stocked in store, after opening its Scottish Favourites competition.

The retailer has teamed up with Scotland Food & Drink to relaunch the competition for all producers across the country who can enter various categories.

The announcement coincides with Scotland Food & Drink September, which has been celebrated for the last 15 years.

This year’s campaign aims to promote the ‘Naturally Scottish’ brand, by celebrating the individuals and products that make the nation’s food and drink industry famous worldwide.

Steven Addison, Category Manager - Local Sourcing at Scotmid, said: “Scotland genuinely boasts some of the finest food and drink globally and the quality of local products continues to improve each year.

"We’re thrilled to partner once more with Scotland Food & Drink for the launch of the Scotmid Scottish Favourites competition, which enables us to enhance our portfolio with new and innovative products and support local producers.”

Applications are now open, and offer 16 different producers the chance to pitch to a panel of food and drink experts between November 5-12.

At least three winning products will secure an ongoing listing in Scotmid stores from early next year.

Applications for the competition close at 11pm on Tuesday, October 15, and you can find out more and apply at https://foodanddrink.scot/events-and-membership/events/scotmids-scottish-favourites.