Tesco continues to strengthen its Scottish sourcing credentials with 100% Scotch beef and salmon in Scottish stores by Spring 2026

• Tesco has increased volume of Scotch beef by 23% over the last 12 months
• Additional Scotch beef volumes equivalent to £30 million boost to Scottish economy
• Ambition to source 100% Scottish fresh salmon for Scottish stores, building on 44% volume growth in Finest Scottish Salmon range in 2024

Tesco has announced a further improvement in the amount of quality Scottish produce it offers its customers in Scotland with an ambition to achieve a fully Scotch beef supply chain by Spring 2026, ensuring all beef in Scottish stores will be reared, sourced and packed in Scotland^*.  

In addition, Tesco has also announced it will move to 100% Scottish-sourced fresh salmon in its Scottish stores*. This builds on the 44% volume growth in its Finest Scottish Salmon range across both its Fresh and Smoked ranges in 2024.  

The changes highlight Tesco’s ongoing support for Scottish farmers, suppliers and producers, and its dedication to promoting high-quality beef production. 

Tesco currently operates sustainable farming groups across a number of supply chains, including a Sustainable Beef Group made up of more than 800 farmers, including 59 Scottish farmers, supplying Tesco Finest beef across 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 ranging products with the retailer, and nearly 50,000 people either directly or indirectly employed by Tesco across the country.  

Richard Wood, Director of Meat, Fish, Poultry and Eggs at Tesco said:  “We’re proud to support Scottish agriculture and are committed to continuing to build long-term relationships with our farmers and suppliers, many of the whom are the backbone of Scotland’s rural communities.  

“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% 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. 

 

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Notes to editors: 

Update relates to fresh and smoked salmon and fresh beef. 

* At certain exceptional times of the year, we may need to top up our Scotch beef and salmon to ensure we can meet our customers' needs. 

Tesco Sustainable Farming Groups: 

• Through our long-running Sustainable Farming Groups (SFGs), we convene industry representatives; share knowledge between farmers, suppliers and Tesco colleagues; trial innovations that can help reduce on-farm emissions and protect biodiversity; and drive improvements in animal welfare.  

• Our SFGs include groups dedicated to our milk, cheese, beef, lamb, pig and potato farmers, who all benefit from fair and transparent pricing structures, as well as utilising long-term contracts.