Ochil Foods History
1953
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2015
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2025
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.
Neil and Annie Dixon take over the Balgour farm and started a farm shop.
East Mill Trout Farm is purchased and a refocus on food service is launched.
Move to new premises at Hall Farm, Aberuthven to concentrate purely on Quality Food Service.
Jeremy Dixon, 3rd generation, joins as Sales Director 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.
65% of Ochil Foods turnover is from Scottish Produce.
Ochil Foods start distributing Isle of Skye Shellfish and with funding from the Community Food Fund launch Think Local Producer videos.
Ochil Foods are now working with over 30 Scottish Artisan Producers.
David Laing joins Ochil Foods as Operations Director
David Laing and Jeremy Dixon acquire Ochil Foods as Neil and Annie Dixon retire.
David Laing is appointed Managing Director.
Acquire and develop an efficient 9000 sq.ft Warehouse in 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.​
Significant growth of the team – 14 to 20 personnel
Fully rebrand the business. Ochil Foods vans now out on the roads!
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Become exclusive supplier of Creedy Carver ducks in Scotland.
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More extensive delivery coverage of Scotland.