Eighteen projects have been awarded a share of more than £6m to invest in infrastructure, facilities and purchase new equipment through the Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation fund (FPMC).

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said: “The FPMC grant scheme is an important part of that ambition, using joint Scottish Government and EU funding to give local businesses a helping hand, which will ensure the long-term viability of our primary producers, and maximise export markets for our fantastic Scottish produce.”