Scotland s First National Food & Drink Policy Why and How David Thomson Scottish Government Deputy Director for Food & Drink Policy
Shows the importance of the food industry to Scotland s sustainable economic growth New focus on food Policy team Gillian Barclay delivering the national food policy Grants team Mark Nicoll - supporting the food industry
Vision for a more successful Scotland The purpose of the Scottish Government is to create a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth
Scotland s first national food and drink policy promotes Scotland sustainable economic growth by ensuring the focus of all food and drink-related activity by Government offers quality, health and wellbeing and sustainability, whilst recognising the need for access to affordable food for all.
Gross Value Added of the Scottish Food and Drink Industry 2005 Non-Residential Catering, 1,556m, 21% Manufacturing, 2,873m, 40% Retailing 1,988m, 27% W holesaling, 900m, 12%
Source: UN Food and Agriculture Organisation
A healthier Scotland will result;- from changing individual behaviour and attitudes about diet and food choices; from improving the nutritional quality, safety and freshness of food on offer in institutions and the catering sector; by supporting Scottish food manufacturers and retailers to take the initiative in driving forward customer demand for more affordable, healthier food options. Communities across Scotland will enjoy better access to affordable, safe, healthy and fresh seasonal food.
A wealthier and fairer Scotland will result from Sustainable economic growth of the Food industry Greater co-operation and collaboration from primary production to final market Ensuring the long-term viability of primary producers Increasing export markets for Scottish produce Food processing alone accounts for one in five Scottish manufacturing jobs and more than a quarter of manufacturing exports.
A safer and stronger Scotland will result from A thriving food industry, Where local communities flourish, Becoming better places to live through improved access to amenities and services Recognising the interdependencies between communities and their links to food production Local food supporting local access and connectivity between producers and consumers
A greener Scotland will result from Reducing the environmental impact of food and drink production, processing, manufacturing and consumption; Encouraging responsible behaviour throughout the supply chain; Reducing emissions, unnecessary use of raw materials, waste packaging, energy and water use. Consumers throwing away less food and using fewer plastic bags Processors and manufacturers making the best use of available science to reduce waste, packaging and improve energy efficiency
A smarter Scotland will result from A highly skilled and innovative food industry Consumers that are better informed about where their food comes from How it was grown, and the wider health, environmental, social and economic benefits of the choices they make. Pilot of free school meals for all primary 1 to 3 children in selected local authority areas. Supporting training and development of employees working in the food industry
Food and Drink Leadership Forum Led by Richard Lochhead Champions for Economy, Sustainability, Health and Affordability Two other ministers Representative from Drinks industry 5 Work stream chairs Research forum Led by Maggie Gill
Aim: Sustainable Economic Growth Workstream 1 Existing Activity: CAP SRDP Climate Change Bill Waste Infrastructure: Food waste to composting Funding of Envirowise, Waste Aware, Organic waste Deliver Skills to Succeed From Farm And sea to plate Strategic Partnerships Sustainable Economic Growth Better Alignment Support Commercial Innovation Existing Activity: Skills Dev. Scotland Energy Efficiency Carbon Trust Scottish Enterprise Support Supermarkets Alcohol Industry Freight Action Plan Freight Quality Partnerships Active engagement In Brussels Scotland as Fair Trade Nation
Aim: Food and Drink Choices Workstream 2 Existing Activity: Healthy Eating/Active Living Plan Scottish Grocers Healthy Living Programme Healthy Living Award TakeLifeOn Scottish Diet Action Plan Obesity Strategy Nutritional requirements Food and drink in schools Cooking Bus Alcohol Awareness Curriculum for Excellence Reformulation and food Labelling strategy Healthier and more sustainable choices Review of Scottish labels Existing Activity: Food Labelling Schools (Health Prom. And Nutrition)(S) Act Beyond the School Gate Free School Meals Pilot Love Food, Hate Waste 10 Pledges campaign For Greener Scotland Merger of Rowett and Aberdeen University
Aim: Enhancing Scotland s Reputation Workstream 3 Campaign to increase quality & visibility of Scottish Produce Existing Activity: Sponsorship of VisitScotland, EatScotland Developing 5 Point Strategy Including; support for various promotional activity (Dine Around, seasonal campaigns, special offers) Enhancing Scotland s Reputation Best Practice Guidance for Hospitality Industry Existing Activity: SG International Framework Farmers Markets QA Scheme
Aim: Walking the Talk Workstream 4 Public Sector Food Procurement Existing Activity: Revised Guidance on Public Procurement Meet the Buyer Events EU Interreg IVC Project Engagement with COSLA Supermarket Summit Walk the Talk Government leading the way Strategic Partnerships between Gov and retailers SG Catering Contract Development of evidence base (research) Existing Activity: One Off food Briefing Event (involving research institutes) IPPR
Aim: Affordability, Access and Security Workstream 5 Research inquiry into affordable access to food Existing Activity: RABS Food research on supply chain resilience Chatham House participation Affordability, Access & Security Food Supply Chain resilience
20 August Leadership forum meets Aug + Work stream activity 5 December Leadership forum considers interim findings/quick wins 18 March 2008 Leadership forum considers finalised reports April June Final reports published, next steps agreed
Keep up to date at: www.scotland.gov.uk/food For more information; E-mail: food@scotland.gsi.gov.uk