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Story summary
- Private investment in Scotland's £24 billion food and drink sector fell 34% from 2022 to 2024, signaling a widening funding gap.
- The sector employs 115,000 people and exports rose 200% over the past decade.
- Small, family-run firms face financial literacy and branding challenges that limit funding access.
- Leaders warn that without urgent action to improve investment access, the sector may fail to reach its growth potential.
