Question reference: S5W-26755
- Asked by: Angela Constance, MSP for Almond Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 18 December 2019
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Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 8 January 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how the evidence cited in the 2018 Food Standards Scotland report, Monitoring retail purchase and price promotions in Scotland (2010 - 2016), specifically shows that restricting or banning (a) multi-buys, including meal deals, buy one get one free and three for two offers, (b) free products or free samples, (c) the sale of unlimited amounts for a fixed charge, such as unlimited refills, (d) upselling, (e) physical or electronic coupons, (f) purchase rewards, such as toys, vouchers, loyalty card points, reduced price for another product or competition entry, (g) checkout, end-of-aisle, front of store or island/bin displays and (h) the promotion of value, will result in healthier diets.
Answer
The report updates previous key findings with data on food and drink purchase and promotions up to 2016, and to expand the information provided on price promotion, including trends over time and differences by retailer. The report also provides further insights into the change in sugar purchase by category and the value of promotions to consumers.