SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) is an innovative, knowledge-based organisation, supporting the development of land-based industries and communities.
SAC supports this development through specialist research and
development resources, education and training provision and expert
advisory and consultancy services.
Their work is wide ranging but there is a particular emphasis on
agriculture and related sciences, rural business development and
management, food chain quality and safety and rural resource and
environmental management.
Through their associate company, SAC Commercial Ltd, they can
provide a wide range of services to individuals, small and medium
size enterprises, corporate clients, local and regional authorities
and government agencies and departments.
Certain of their services in Scotland are assisted by the Scottish
Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department through its
Grant-in-aid programme as part of the national provision for
research and rural advisory services.
SAC's Scotland-wide Network - Their three main
campuses are at Aberdeen, Ayr and Edinburgh and there are 23 local
advisory offices, eight veterinary centres and five research
farms.
Much of their work is in partnership with government departments,
levy boards, other academic and research organisations, and local
authorities.
Sectors:
Alcoholic beverages, Bakery and Cereals, Confectionery, Dairy
produce, Fish and Seafood, Food ingredients, Fruit and Veg, Meat
Game and Poultry, Non-alcoholic beverages, Prepared foods,
Preserves and sauces