Ochil Foods has been a pioneer in the speciality food service industry 1978. We take pride in providing high quality produce every time, with a wide range of products from pantry essentials to exotic specialties. Our reliability in both availability and delivery, appreciation of provenance and seasonality, and expertise in individual food types make us a trusted partner for chefs. We remove the headaches of logistics with multiple weekly delivery routes throughout Scotland, while increasing supplier awareness as brand ambassadors.

We are a reliable, ethical partner with almost half a century of experience.

  • 1953

    The Dixon family started supplying produce to local hotels. Andrew Dixon launched his own Balgour Brand Turkeys which he sold to local hotels including Gleneagles & Crieff Hydro, both are still customers today.

  • 1980

    Neil and Annie Dixon take over the farm

    1980

  • 1988

    East Mill Trout Farm is purchased and a refocus on food service is launched

  • 2005

    Move to new premises at Hall Farm, Aberuthven to concentrate purely on Quality Food Service

    2005

  • 2009

    Jeremy Dixon, 3rd generation, joins and in response to public demand realigns the business around local and seasonal produce.  He also embraces technology on an operational level through web and social media channels

  • 2011

    65% of Ochil Foods turnover is from Scottish Produce.

    2011

  • 2014

    Ochil Foods start distributing Isle of Skye Shellfish and with funding from the Community Food Fund launch Think Local Producer videos.

  • 2015

    Ochil Foods are now working with over 30 Scottish Artisan Producers.

    2015

  • 2023

    David Laing joins Ochil Foods as Operations Director.

  • 2024

    David Laing acquires Ochil Foods as Neil and Annie Dixon retire.

    David Laing is appointed Managing Director.

    Acquire, develop and move to a modern 9000 sq.ft Warehouse and office outside Perth.

    Buy the esteemed fish business, fish in Crieff to enhance fish offering to customers.

    Launch online ordering platform, Fresho, to create easy and efficient service for customers.
    Appointment of a Senior Account Manager and Head of Brand Operations.

    2024