Question reference: S6W-15043
- Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 13 February 2023
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 23 February 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government in what ways it works with the Scottish Venison Association to promote wild venison products.
Answer
The Scottish Government has regular engagement with the Scottish Venison Association.
We have provided funding for a variety of projects to help with promotion of wild venison products. For example, Scottish Government funded a £60,000 online promotion campaign in 2021 as part of the Scotland Food and Drink Partnership Covid recovery programme. Further funding is being provided for ongoing market research through Scotland Food and Drink, the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Scotland and The Knowledge Bank to make available data on key venison markets and trends in London, South East England and Scotland.