Food - Latest News

News Release - 1 August 2008
Next steps towards the first National Policy for Food and Drink to boost the industry, support healthier and more environmentally sustainable choices and enhance Scotland's reputation as a land of food and drink - June 19, 2008
Analysis of responses to the national food discussion published - June 19, 2008
Rural Affairs Minister Richard Lochhead eats Scottish for a week - May 23, 2008

Scots speak out on food - Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead thanks all those who contributed to the national discussion on food - April 5, 2008.
In the latest video blog, Asda store manager Billy Johnston talks about how supermarkets can balance the
demands of the consumer and producers in today's changing market.
The First Minister eats only Scottish produce for a week - March 17, 2008
Shoppers asked for views on food - supermarkets to ask customers for their opinions on food as part of national discussion - March 14, 2008.
Celebrity chef and cook school proprieter Nick Nairn has launched the first video blog on the national food discussion. People are invited to go to the food blog and submit their own contribution - Watch Nick Nairn speak about food in Scotland

Farmhouse Breakfast Week - News Release - January 23, 2008
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Richard Lochhead speaks at the Scottish Food and Drink Federation Conference - January 16, 2008 - Read the full speech
National Food Discussion begins - News Release - January 15, 2008
Shoppers urged to buy local - News Release - December 31, 2007
National Food Policy on Menu for Scotland - News Release - November 7, 2007
Read a full transcription of the debate in the Scottish Parliament, held on November 7, 2007.
Local Food Marketing Guide Launched - News Release - October 25, 2007

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