Scotland’s food and drinks sector could create 5,600 jobs by 2018

Scotland’s food and drinks sector could create 5,600 jobs by 2018, according to an industry survey by the Bank of Scotland.

By comparison, Ireland has even greater ambitions for job creation in its agri-food sector. Scotland’s growth ambitions amount to 19% over five years. Ireland’s growth ambitions for the sector’s exports alone are above 33% within seven years.

A per capita comparison would add further weight to Ireland’s ambitions. Ireland has a population of around 4.6m, versus Scotland’s 5.3m.