On 15th July the UK Government published a policy paper, A UK government food strategy for England, considering the wider UK food system, outlining its high-level vision for the UK’s food system a ‘healthier, more affordable, sustainable and resilient 21st century UK food system that grows the
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On the eve of summer recess we have received the news of Good Food Nation progress. The government released “The Proposed National Good Food Nation Plan” for parliamentary scrutiny. In terms of the broad direction of travel, here is a lot to celebrate. Those following the Good
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Fish+ (animals, plants and algae from aquatic environments) are often overlooked in food policy discussions in the UK. In Scotland, the Good Food Nation Act, which seeks to build better food systems for people and planet, gives us an important opportunity to ensure fish+ is part of
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In the UK, food produced using organic methods often costs more than food produced using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Bridging the Gap, led by Sustain, Growing Communities, and Alexandra Rose Charity, alongside national partners Food Sense Wales, Nourish NI and Nourish Scotland, seeks to address this by
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There is a range of reasons for reducing our meat intake that is currently making headlines in the news e.g. its contribution to climate emissions, nutritionists’ health recommendations, animal welfare activists’ concerns around our meat production methods. For sure, messaging around the need to reduce meat intake
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Today’s Programme for Government (PfG) offers welcome measures to mitigate the impact of the cost of living crisis on food insecurity. It also promises further action for more nature friendly farming, forestry and fishing. Food is scattered in other portfolios too, and it is clear that the
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Joined-up policy, like a common language, often feels more like a dream than an aspiration. Kant said ‘Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made’, and it may be that silos are as inevitable as death and taxes. But there are times
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Picture this: the Royal Highland Show, the Scottish Government Pavilion. Organic snacks, a display of beautiful Scottish organic produce from across the sectors. A handful of presenters from key operators including Scotland Food & Drink, talking about how they could support growing the organic sector. The occasion
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Lambing’s done and silage hasn’t quite started. May is the deadline each year for farmers and crofters in Scotland to submit their application for farm support, and this year it’s just a little bit different. Alongside the main scheme (which is staying put for now) the Government’s
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Nourish Scotland went to COP26 with the aim of moving food systems up the agenda, carve out space for the voices of local governments and farmers and raise Scotland’s ambition on sustainable food. This COP marked the moment for states to submit new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
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