Here are the latest news stories from SFDF. If you are a journalist and would like to be notified when SFDF issues a press release, please send an email to: pressoffice@fdf.org.uk.
8 July 2008
The next steps towards the first National Policy for Food and Drink to boost the
industry, support healthier and more environmentally sustainable choices were
announced by the Scottish Government on 19 June. More about National Food and Drink Policy for Scotland
8 July 2008
SFDF are, through our membership of the Education Food and Drink Partnership
Group, currently involved in discussions that are seeking to establish a Scottish
food and drink skills academy. More about National Skills Academy for Scotland
8 July 2008
The Scottish Government have just launched its Obesity Action Plan, which will
focus on tackling obesity and health inequalities through targeted healthy living
initiatives to fit into different lifestyle demands. More about Obesity Action Plan Launched
8 July 2008
The Scottish Government has publishes guidance on how companies can develop a
travel
plan that encourages more sustainable transport choices. More about Choose Another Way
8 July 2008
The Scottish Government have published a report, 'Scottish Primary Food and
Drink Produce Processed in Scotland'. More about Scottish Government Report on Scottish Primary Produce
8 July 2008
Procurex 2008, Scotland's first dedicated private and public sector procurement
exhibition,
will take
place from 29-30 October 2008 at the SECC in Glasgow. More about Procurex 2008
8 July 2008
The
Awards celebrate the best of British food and offer a chance to recognise
the
people,
businesses and organisations making a difference to what we eat
in Britain. More about BBC Food and Farming Awards Nominations Sought
19 June 2008
Scottish Food and Drink Federation responds to today's announcement on a
National Food and Drink Policy More about Scottish Food Industry Supports National Food and Drink Policy
11 June 2008
On Tuesday 10 June, members gathered for the SFDF Suppliers Forum at the SAS
Radisson in Glasgow, which featured presentations from the Scottish Government and
Waitrose as part of the programme for the day. More about SFDF Suppliers Forum 10 June 2008
11 June 2008
From 1 April 2008, the Scottish Government have introduced the Small Business
Bonus Scheme, which replaces the Small Business Rates Relief Scheme. More about Support for Small Businesses