Food Nation 2040 has been launched to “build on the foundations” established by the Good Food Cycle, setting out the connections between food, health, poverty, the environment, land use and resilient supply.
School food standards have been updated for the first time since 2015 in a bid to encourage healthier eating in schoolchildren.
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has warned MPs of concerns facing Scottish producers as the Autumn Budget nears.
According to the latest forecast from the Food and Drink Federation, food inflation is expected to be higher than historical averages throughout 2027.
Government failure to act now to support the UK’s whole food supply chain will have far-reaching consequences, says PTF director general Rod Addy.
Scottish Government has published a consultation paper seeking views on the proposed legal price caps on essential food items sold by supermarkets amid push-back from industry.