Total spend on produce from outside of Scotland by the catering facilities in St Andrews House and Victoria Quay: FOI release
- Published
- 30 April 2024
- Topic
- Money and tax, Public sector
- FOI reference
- FOI/202400408966
- Date received
- 11 April 2024
- Date responded
- 25 April 2024
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Information requested
Total spend on produce from outside of Scotland by the catering facilities in St Andrews House and Victoria Quay.
Response
The Scottish Government does not carry out produce purchasing for the Catering contract and therefore does not hold this information. All produce purchasing on the contract is the responsibility of the Catering contractor, BaxterStorey, through their supply chain and is subject to commercial confidentiality.
The Scottish Government contract with BaxterStorey asks that the contractor purchases fresh and seasonal produce where possible on the contract.
The table below shows percentage of Scottish and non-Scottish purchasing across the contract.
Category |
Scottish/Non |
% Spend |
Comments |
Bakery |
Scottish |
38% |
Fresh bakery, products with provenance i.e Scotch Pies |
|
Non-Scottish |
62% |
Frozen bakery e.g. Baguettes, Croissants |
Dairy, Eggs & Substitutes |
Scottish |
62% |
Fresh dairy |
|
Non-Scottish |
38% |
Milk alternatives, Continental cheese, Eggs (WSH Nominated) |
Fish & Seafood |
Scottish |
91% |
Fresh seafood |
|
Non-Scottish |
9% |
Frozen, prawns etc. |
Fruit and Vegetables |
Scottish |
35% |
Vegetables, Berries |
|
Non-Scottish |
65% |
Tropical, citrus |
Grocery |
Scottish |
10% |
Biscuits, oatcakes, local brand owner lines |
|
Non-Scottish |
90% |
Commodity linesÍž beans, chopped tomatoes, oil etc. |
Meat & Poultry |
Scottish |
94% |
Fresh |
|
Non-Scottish |
6% |
Off-season product i.e. Lamb |
Pre Prepared Food |
Scottish |
66% |
Sandwiches made locally, grab and go |
|
Non-Scottish |
34% |
|
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