Food and drink

Scottish Government Procurement Strategy covering the period from April 2021 to March 2023.

Scotland's Third Land Use Strategy sets out our vision, objectives and policies to achieve sustainable land use. The strategy covers the next five years and aims to provide a more holistic understanding of our land, the demands we place upon it and the benefits we get from our land.

Interim joint response from SG and COSLA to the New Future for Scotland's Town Centres report articulates our support for the reports overarching aim to work with our partners and communities to transform the future of our town centres and signals our commitment to work collaboratively in shaping and implementing change locally.

Annual agricultural survey results based on data from larger agricultural holdings together with estimates for smaller farms.

We fund a multi-million pound portfolio of research on the environment, natural resources and agriculture. This strategy outlines our vision, priorities and mechanisms for funding the next cycle of research which starts in 2022.

Summary of key findings after the six main local authorities with islands were invited to consider the impact of the (COVID-19) pandemic on the delivery of National Island Plan commitments and how these should be prioritised going forward.

Report on progress made on the actions agreed at the fourth annual meeting of Cabinet members and children and young people on 3 March 2020.

Development of regional food and drink projects across Scotland.

Urgent work required to support sector.

New £5 million fund to help businesses.

Increasing sales of fresh, healthy Scottish produce.

Funding to accelerate change in the sector.

Guidance for local authorities, or their contracted caterers, for advice to procure software which will be used to plan and nutritionally analyse food and drink provision in schools in order to meet the Nutritional Requirements for food and drink in schools (Scotland) Regulations, 2020.

Support for local producers.

A list of actions we have taken to support the food and drink supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic.

Support to put meals on tables.

Local services to supply groceries and medicines to those most at risk.

Closure to apply immediately.

Healthy Start vouchers stop issuing in Scotland on 31 March.

Putting Scottish produce on the map.

UK mandate to hit rural Scotland.

A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.

Volunteers helping tackle food bank misery.

Funding to secure independent and family-run businesses.

Canadian restaurant first to sell Scotch Beef since 1996. 

A report on the progress made on Scotland's Good Food Nation ambitions.

Funding to support regional projects.

Extra funding to promote local produce.

Demand increasing in deal with sushi chain.

Export costs to increase.

Applicants’ and experts’ experiences of application and assessment procedures, and how the applicants' projects adhered to the objectives of the scheme and those of the Scottish Government.

Independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on proposals to restrict the promotion and marketing of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt, and have little to no nutritional benefit.

Analysis of responses to the Good Food Nation Proposals for Legislation consultation.

Payment card replaces paper vouchers.

Report of the research carried out by Harper Adams University, on behalf of the Scottish Government, into the environmental and socio-economic barriers and benefits to organic agriculture in Scotland.

Summary report of the research carried out by Harper Adams University, on behalf of the Scottish Government, into the environmental and socio-economic barriers and benefits to organic agriculture in Scotland.

Guidance on certain sections of Part 9 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015: Allotments.

Result of a study investigating existing Scottish food and drink export logistics, and their resilience.

First Minister announces food education programme.

New working group formed.

More fruit and vegetables, less processed red meat and sugar on the menu.

Five year vision outlined.

£104k to promote locally sourced food and drink. 

Funding for food during school holidays.

EU workforce is ‘essential’.

Improving food and farm businesses.

£6 million awarded to local food processors.

First Minister promotes Scotland’s natural larder in Canada.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Ewing highlights trade threat.

Ewing: ‘absolutely committed’ to maintaining support.

Fair Food Transformation Fund (FFTF) was set up to support initiatives aimed at reducing food poverty and reliance on emergency food aid.

Changes to support for farmers.

Payment timetable published.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Funding for crofter homes.

Summary of research responding to the question 'How can the planning system best support the creation of an improved food environment in Scotland?'.

Sets out the appropriate training qualifications for liqour personal licence holders.

No deal scenario unacceptable.

Summary of responses to a consultation on updating secondary legislation which sets out procedural matters related to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

Disease confirmed in Aberdeenshire.

This consultation on meeting the needs of children and families in Scotland was published in April 2018 and invited views on our approach to Welfare Foods following the devolution through the Scotland Act 2016.

Statistics regarding the area of crops and other farmland, livestock, agriculture workforce and rented farmland.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Loan payments underway.

We are seeking views on restricting the promotion and marketing of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt with little or no beneficial nutritional value where they are sold to the public.

Constitutional Relations Secretary calls for end to 'Brexit brinkmanship'.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

A report on the progress made on Scotland's Good Food Nation ambitions.

Funding for 2018 campaign confirmed.

Call for the UK Government to protect famous Scottish produce.

New research to improve monitoring of wild salmon stocks.

Concerns raised on future trade deals.

Sets out how we will work with partners in the public and private sector to help people make healthier choices about food.

Payment deadline met.

Pilots for new fisheries management arrangements.

Advancing gender equality.

2019 support scheme outlined.

Public consultation launched.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Proposed amendments to the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2008.

Independent review by the Technical Working Group of nutrition requirements regulations.

Agriculture Champions deliver their report.

Framework to support Scotland’s top food export sector launched

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland 

Rural Secretary “disappointed” in delay.

Farm payments underway.

Application window opens.

Food and drink statistics.

Consultation on an application received by the Scottish Government to register Scottish Wild Venison as a protected geographical indication.

Multi-million pound boost for food processing company.

Opportunities for new farmers.

Farming at risk.

EU top export market.

LFASS update.

Multi-million pound boost for food manufacturing company.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

New funding round for Agri-Environment Climate Scheme.

Scots urged to put more fruit and veg on the menu.

Seven tonnes exported.

Agri-Environment Climate Change Scheme awards.

Changes to 2018 support scheme.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Food and drink statistics.

Masterchef to promote Scottish produce.

Multimillion pound award to food processors.

An Official Statistics publication for Scotland

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Proposals for Aquaculture Innovation Sites outlined.

Over £292 million paid out.

Scottish farmers owed millions in convergence payments.

Farmers urged to remain vigilant.

Importance of continued access to EU market shown.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Ewing: vital we establish funding guarantee parameters.

Feasibility study to help Scottish businesses beat butter shortage.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Quantity and value increase again.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

£1.3m to support locally-produced food in public sector.

Ewing: Future planning virtually impossible.

Sets out how we will deliver commitments in the ‘Ambition 2030’ food and drink strategy.

Farmers offered more certainty and support.

Digital Single Application Form.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Funding for food and drink careers education in schools.

Scottish Government seeks answers on future fisheries and aquaculture investment.

Ewing: No deal not an option.

Helping people make healthy choices.

Pilot to track iconic fish.

Payments to arrive in bank accounts.

£200,000 to empower communities.

£650,000 to support business growth.

Leadership group announced.

National Council established.

Multi-million pound boost to food processors.

New convener announced.

Scottish Government “must” be consulted on rural and environment Brexit issues.

£1.2 billion exported in first quarter of 2017.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Scottish farmers denied the full £190 million.

Scotland achieves safest level possible.

Value of Scottish catch at record high.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Rural Affairs Secretary sets out thinking.

New protection measures.

Prevention zone to be lifted.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Support to promote Scotland’s fishing industry globally.

Funding for crofter homes.

Food and drink exports hit £1 billion.

Rural Secretary confirms £50 million loans for farmers in less favoured areas.

£2.5 million to support new businesses.

First policy guidelines for sustainable seaweed cultivation.

Changes to 2018 support scheme.

£10m backing to boost growth.

Six new commissioners elected.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Review of regulations.

£750 million potential market for procurement of food and drink public contracts.

New powers could help more community groups to “grow your own”

Cabinet Secretary highlights threat of leaving the European Single Market on food and farming industries.

£350,000 to make fresh and healthy food available

Eat Better Feel Better drive launches to help parents make veg the hero.

New year cheer for Scotland’s Food and Drink.

Research to help increase local production of in demand fruit.

£3 million scheme to promote local food and drink launched on St Andrew’s Day.

£250,000 for community schemes to promote healthy food initiatives.

An interim report outlining the Scottish Food Commission's initial thoughts on the challenge of making Scotland a 'Good Food Nation'.

Report outlining how the Scottish Food Commission selected indicators for realising our Good Food Nation vision.

Information and guidance on the Organic Ambitions Fund 2016-17.

Consultation to register Forfar Bridie as a product of protected geographical indication under the EU Protected Food Name scheme.

Consultation to register as a product of protected geographical indication under the EU Protected Food Name Scheme.

Full analysis of responses to the consultation on development of a revised national food and drink policy.

Summary analysis of responses to the consultation on development of a revised national food and drink policy.

Refreshed guidance to support schools and all stakeholders to work in partnership to make improvements in school food and food education.

Principles for a partnership approach for the food and drink industry and other related organisations working with schools.

Recommendations from the Grow Your Own Working Group (GYOWG) on how we can support people to grow their own food.

Guidance to support public bodies in exercising their duties under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.

Guidance for anyone involved in the procurement of food or catering services in the public sector.

A plan to help the public sector build sustainable procurement into their corporate culture and include sustainability in procurement activity.

National food and drink policy published in 2009.

Guidance on implementing the nutritional requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2008.