Hi I'm
Alistair Trail

I joined SAC Consulting in 2017, based at Craibstone, Aberdeen as a Principal Food and Enterprise Consultant. I have over 19 years’ experience working on several consultancy projects in the food and drink sector and as an Environmental Consultant specialising in the Circular Economy.

I currently deliver a variety of projects and supply one-to-one business advice to the food and drink sector in areas including local supply chains, sustainability, net zero, new product development, innovation and funding.

Prior to joining SAC Consulting, I was Business Engagement Manager for Interface Food & Drink, where I worked with food and drink companies and trade associations to identify and implement collaborative and innovative research projects with university researchers.

I lead on the New Product Development work where I collaborate with SRUC Development Chefs to produce new innovative or healthy products for Scottish food manufacturers. I am Project Manager of the Food and Drink TechHUB Business Support Service for Highland and Islands Enterprise (HIE) where the Food and Enterprise Team deliver business support, technical advice and events to develop an existing and growing network of Food and Drink (F&D) producers and supply chain businesses in the Highlands. I was previously Co-project manager of the Rural Innovation Support Service where I facilitated farmer-led innovative projects. I also helped deliver Connect Local, where I offered one-to-one advice in areas including NPD, funding and sustainability.

I also lead on the Circular Economy and Food Waste projects and am Project Manager for SAC Consulting involvement in the Zero Waste Scotland Framework for delivering the Circular Economy Business Support Service. I am a Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environment Management and Assessment (IEMA) and a Circular Economy Ambassador for Circular North East.

Outside of work, I am a keen supporter of Aberdeen Football club, a member of a local darts team and can be seen spoiling a good walk by hacking a golf ball around one of the many Aberdeenshire golf courses.