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Scotland’s experts on farmer co-ops and food industry collaboration, we provide a range of specialist information and development services to help businesses work together more effectively. #workingtogether we grow

What we do

Now more than ever, it’s vital for farmers and food and drink businesses to work together more effectively - all of SAOS’s work centres on facilitating this.

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As a development organisation, owned by our members, we provide a range of specialist services not available elsewhere, to assist them in developing their people and their businesses. Get in touch to find out how we can help you.

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At SAOS we work with food and farming businesses to make them more profitable, competitive and sustainable.

About us

SAOS was established in 1905 to strengthen the profitability and effectiveness of Scotland’s farming and rural businesses through co-operation.

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Membership

We are a development organisation owned by our members. We provide a range of specialist services that our members have requested, that are not available elsewhere.

Discover how we can help you.

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Events & training

Strategic planning

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