Scotland’s experts on farmer co-ops and food industry collaboration, we work with food and farming businesses to make them more profitable, competitive, and sustainable - #workingtogether to shape the future, today.
All our work helps facilitate farmers and food and drink businesses to work together effectively. Over the years we've expanded and developed subsidiary businesses - getting the right people together and making innovative advancements - to help benefit food, farming and rural Scotland.
Developing staff capability is one of the most effective ways to improve a co-op’s performance. Check out our events and training programme - most of which are open to non co-op members too.
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.
See below for all the latest news, views and updates from us here at SAOS. Find all our latest videos on YouTube at: SAOS - working together in food and farming
✅ Influence decisions, shape organisational culture, and drive progress
✅ Operate at a mid-senior level - whether through managing people, leading projects, or influencing across teams and sector
✅ Want to refine their leadership style, enhance stakeholder management skills, and build the resilience needed to deliver at pace
✅ A refined leadership approach - enhancing self-awareness, decision-making, and strategic influence
✅ The confidence to lead change - navigating complex challenges with clarity and resilience
✅ Stronger professional networks - engaging with peers and industry leaders to collaborate and share insights
✅ Strategic tools and frameworks - applying leadership models to drive innovation, adaptability, and long-term success
Read some of the stories from our recent GTL participants
Jennifer's GTL Story