Major public sector food purchasers in Scotland are the NHS, schools (local authority) and Scottish Prison Service, who are responsible for their own purchasing decisions.The Executive has, however, published guidelines on food procurement which underline the need for those taking purchasing decisions to take full account of quality factors such as freshness, seasonality and relevant farm assurance standards.The Executive has also commissioned a research project which will: estimate the value of the public sector procurement market in Scotland, identify the incentives and constraints currently faced by the public sector in its purchasing decisions and discuss how any incentives enhanced and constraints overcome.The work is being carried out by DTZ Pieda and is a research project and not part of a public consultation. Liaison...