Question reference: S4O-05573
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 17 February 2016
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Current status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 24 February 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to promote Scottish food and drink at home and abroad.
Answer
The Scottish Government works with a range of public and private sector partners to promote and invest in the food and drink sector, and our success is reflected in the latest figures, which show, since 2007, an increase in food exports of 57% and drink exports of 40%. Retail sales of Scottish brands across these islands have also increased by 35% since 2007.
The food and drink growth sector has also reached record turnover of £14.3 billion, moving closer to the target of £16.5 billion the industry set for 2017.