Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme in Scotland: call for input
A call for stakeholder views on the future of the Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme in Scotland which would help contribute to the longevity of, and certainty around, the scheme.
Closed
This consultation closed 14 September 2025.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
Consultation analysis
Section B: Views to inform future development of the Scheme
In addition to the proposals set out in Section A, we would also welcome more general views to inform future development of the Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme which will form the basis of a future consultation on more detailed potential changes.
Please answer as many of the below questions that are relevant to you.
15. What are the key benefits of the current scheme that should be retained?
16. What improvements could be made to ensure the scheme better supports Scottish growers?
17. What improvements could be made to make scheme administration more efficient and reduce bureaucracy?
18. Given the finite resources, how should priorities be set to maximise impact?
19. How can the Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme better support new or emerging growers who are not currently part of a producer organisation?
20. Are you content with the range of crops eligible for support within the scheme?
Contact
Email: PHP@gov.scot