Scottish Organic Producers Association

The remit of SOPA's is to increase the demand for Scottish organic produce by promotion at all levels and by all appropriate means. It also attempts to encourage the acceptance of quality standards for Scottish organic produce and establish an appropriate code of practice.

SOPA seeks to encourage the development of appropriate marketing structures within the organic sector and collect and disseminate Scottish organic production statistics. It provides a forum and lobby to enable Government, advisory and research establishments, UKROFS, the Scottish Farmers Union and other bodies to be properly advised on matters concerning organic production in Scotland. Strengthening the prosperity and sustainability of members' businesses by being the champion of the development of organic food and farming in Scotland.

The Society: Scottish Organic Producers Association was founded in 1988 by Scottish producers to provide a central focus for organic producers in Scotland.The society, which enjoys char