A Future in Food
Bringing Scotland's schools and food and drink manufacturers together.
A Future in Food is an innovative national programme, established and rolled out
by the Scottish Food and Drink Federation. It helps teachers, pupils and
parents
better understand the food and drink manufacturing sector in Scotland,
highlights the wide variety of careers on offer and explores the routes to
access them.
A Future in Food is a collective approach that contributes to the future of
Scotland's young people, the food and drink industry and the wider economy.
Working with schools and food manufacturers, the programme facilitates the
creation and development of valuable educational partnerships that support A
Curriculum for Excellence. Pupils will not only gain a better understanding of
the
production and processing of food but, crucially, will gain practical skills
via real
life experiences and active engagement with industry.
Due to the diverse nature of the food and drink industry, there are
opportunities for engagement with many subjects including maths, sciences, IT,
technology
and Home Economics. There are also exciting possibilities for cross curricular
activities.
Food and drink manufacturers are proud of the close links they have with the
communities in which they operate – and the ways in which they make a positive
difference to the everyday lives of local people. With their help and the
contribution of many young people employed in or aspiring to join our sector,
we have
produced a series of films and case studies.
Whether you are a food and drink manufacturer or in the education sector, we
encourage you to view and use these resources and play your part in promoting
the
industry and its diverse range of careers.
A Future in Food Resources
More Information
If you would like to know more about A Future in Food, how it works and how to
be involved, you can email us at schools@sfdf.org.uk or download: A Future in Food - pdf | 143kb Mb
Last reviewed: 18 Oct 2011