A new guide to help more visitor attractions and events planners showcase the very best of Scotland's mouth-watering larder was unveiled today - March 5, 2010
The Food Standards Agency is seeking views on draft guidance for consumers in Scotland on country of origin information on food labels. The consultation runs until March 9, 2010.
Eat Fresh, eat seasonal - Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin today launched a national campaign aimed at highlighting the benefits of buying fresh, seasonal food - January 27, 2010
As Scots prepare to celebrate Burns Night new figures show demand for haggis is on the rise - January 25, 2010
Haggis sales on the up - One of Scotland's largest meat producers announced a significant rise in haggis sales as they opened their new premises in Falkirk - January 20, 2010
Food research report - A new food research strategy that will help deliver Scotland's ambitious National Food and Drink policy has been unveiled - January 6, 2010
UK Food Strategy - The UK Government's new food strategy is unveiled by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - January 5, 2010
Love your leftovers - Leftovers: the Christmas conundrum - December 26, 2009
More Scots turning to local food - Scotland's thriving food and drink industry is well placed to inspire other sectors into recovery in 2010 - December 22, 2009
Award winning Scottish salmon - Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead visited Tesco in Elgin to celebrate the latest local line in store - the multi award winning Salar smoked salmon - December 13, 2009
Support for food sector -Sixteen food businesses have been awarded more than £1.1 million by the Scottish Government - December 8, 2009
Food and drink targets - Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled new industry growth targets of £12.5bn with the full support of the industry....... - December 4, 2010
Diet control sandwiches - A Scottish-Government funded research institute has helped create a new diet range that is said to help 'control hunger' - December 2, 2009
'No substitute' for iconic Scottish produce - Measures to protect Scotland's iconic produce from cheap imitations were on the menu at a key conference in Perth - December 2, 2009
Farmers' Markets - Scotland's farmers' markets are to receive more than £200,000 funding over three years - December 1, 2009
- Best of Scottish Meat - The finest of Scottish produce was on display at the 23rd annual Scotch Premier Meat Christmas Carcase Show today - November 30, 2009
- Think local, eat Scottish - Scotland's reputation as a land of food and drink is set to be strengthened this week - November 29, 2009
Save the Lorne sausage - Campaign calls for Lorne sausage to be given the status of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) - November 19, 2009
Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham visited the Bridgend Community Allotment Health Project in Edinburgh to see the positive impact of growing your own food - November 17, 2009
Consumer Focus 'Green to the Core' report - November 9 2009
Supporting Scotland's food industry - Some of Scotland's leading convenience stores have signed up to the Retailers' Charter in which they pledge to drive forward support for Scottish food and drink - October 28, 2009
Highlighting Scottish Produce - The winners of a Highlands and Islands food and drink competition have been announced - October 24, 2009
Showcasing Scottish food and drink - Scottish produce to be showcased at the retail world's largest food and drink fair in Germany - October 12, 2009
Showcasing Scottish seafood - Scottish seafood has been selected to appear on the menu at a 'world-famous' French culinary event - October 11, 2009
Protection for iconic Scottish foods - New moves to help protect the identity of iconic Scottish produce and give imitations the chop have been unveiled - September 8, 2009
Call to eat more venison - September 4, 2009
190 reasons to eat Scottish - August 25, 2009
Television debut for Scotch Lamb - August 24 2009
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) was today represented at the Protected Food Names Roadshow in London. - August 9, 2009
Research project to provide mapping and analysis of food supply chain in Scotland to assess resilience to possible disruption events - July 2009
Sweet sixteen for food funding - July 2009
Scottish Food and Drink Sales - June 2009
New Food Grants Bear Fruit New food grants totalling £2.1 million which will put even more local produce on meus and dinner tables in Scotland have been announced - June 2009.
Food for thought: UK Ministers hold constructive talks on food sustainability
Support for Scottish producers New scheme to help food and drink producers secure supermarket listings - April 5, 2009
Showcasing Scottish produce New guide celebrating the best of Scottish food and drink - April 2, 2009
Retailers' forum meets for first time First-ever meeting of the Scottish Retailers' Forum - March 25, 2009
A special taste of Homecoming Traditional Arran ice cream rippled with blackcurrants and heather honey - March 23, 2009
Appetite for Homecoming The First Minister hails Scottish produce as the way to a homecomer's heart - March 3, 2009
£1.4 million for food industry Cash to support Scotland's food and drink sectors - February 27, 2009
Flying the flag for Scottish food and drink Support package to help food and drink industry increase its international profile - February 11, 2009
Shortbread carries the message as special Walkers shortbread tin takes Homecoming message out to the world - December 19, 2008
Eating Scottish this Christmas - Survey reveals Scots are 'thinking local' as they prepare this year's festive menus - December 17, 2008
Eating Scottish for a week - Finance Secretary pledges to eat only Scottish food for the next seven days - November 30, 2008
Scotland 'leading the way' on healthy eating - November 13, 2008
Scientists serving up super foods to improve health and the food and drink industry - November 12, 2008
Highland food for thought with the local food conference in Inverness - November 07, 2008
Showcase of superb Scottish food as the BBC Good Food Show Scotland returns to Glasgow - October 31, 2008
£4 million for food industry to help businesses access new markets, boost profits and put more local produce on consumers' plates - October 20, 2008
New status for Seafood Scotland as they are recognised as UK's first ever Inter-branch Organisation - October 17, 2008
FM hosts 'Supermarket Summit' with leading retailers to discuss economic growth - September 24, 2008
Growing demand for Scottish food over the past year - Spetember 5, 2008
Championing Scottish produce at the first meeting of the Food and Drink Leadership Forum - August 20, 2008
Support for Scotland's food industry as £6 million is invested in 27 companies to help put more local food on Scots' plates - August 5, 2008
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