Firms including Eden Mill Distillery, which began exports of its craft gins in August 2016, and Associated Seafoods have all secured contracts to sell their products in restaurants and supermarkets across the USA.
The contract news was announced as it emerged that Scotland’s food and drink exports to North America reached £1 billion in 2016.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon welcomed the news during a food and drink showcase to over 100 North American buyers and industry influencers in New York on Thursday.
Sturgeon said: “Scotland’s food and drink sector remains one of our strongest export markets and the latest figures show how important North American business is to our producers.
“The news that Scottish business is thriving and securing multi-million pound contracts is fantastic, and it is especially encouraging to see so many independent businesses doing so well.
“The links between Scotland and the USA have always been strong, and today’s announcement shows that they will continue for years to come.”
Dr Lena Wilson, chief executive of Scottish Enterprise, added: "Our food & drink industry is going from strength to strength and it is really encouraging to see continued export success in North America.”
