Question reference: S6W-24982
- Asked by: Jim Fairlie, MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 30 January 2024
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 31 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that people in Scotland know about, and can access and enjoy, local food and drink produced in Scotland.
Answer
Scotland really is a land of food and drink, with so many high quality and delicious products, renowned and sought after at home and internationally. That’s why making the most of the fantastic food and drink produced here in Scotland has always been at the heart of the Scottish Government’s food policies.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy food and drink produced locally and for producers of all sizes to access the markets on their doorsteps. So today, the Scottish Government is publishing "Local Food for Everyone: Our Journey" – our Local Food Strategy.
This Strategy has been developed following the Local Food for Everyone consultation and outlines how the Scottish Government and partners will ensure the people of Scotland continue to have access to the best produce Scotland has to offer.
I want to thank everyone who has contributed their thoughts, views, ideas and experiences to help inform the development and content of the Strategy.
Link to "Local Food for Everyone: Our Journey" https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781835217696