UK retailer Tesco has revealed that it has “improved further” on the amount of Scottish produce it offers its customers in Scotland.
Tesco said it had 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. However, it said that at certain exceptional times of the year, it may need to “top up” its Scotch beef and salmon to ensure it meets customers’ needs.
In addition, Tesco has also announced it will move to 100% Scottish-sourced fresh salmon in its Scottish stores, building on the 44% volume growth in its Finest Scottish Salmon range across both its Fresh and Smoked ranges in 2024.
Tesco said the changes highlight its “ongoing support” for Scottish farmers, suppliers and producers, and its dedication to promoting high-quality beef production.
The supermarket currently operates sustainable farming groups across a number of supply chains, including a Sustainable Beef Group made up of more than 800 farmers, 59 of which are Scottish farmers, supplying Tesco Finest beef across the UK.
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.”
