Overviews the industrial sector covered by Sector Skills Council Improve (food and drink manufacturing and processing industries) in Scotland in 2007, drawing on data from the Scottish Employers Skill Survey. Focuses on how the sector's labour market profile compares against other sectors in Scotland. Defines the scope of the industry. Outlines workforce characteristics including occupation. Covers the structure of the industry (full/part-time working, occupations, wages, and age structure). Examines recruitment, vacancies (including hard-to-fill vacancies) and skill shortages. Reports on the prevalence, impact and responses to skill gaps. Assesses the level of training needed and that currently taking place.