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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

SFDF Update: National Food and Drink Policy for Scotland

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 Update: National Skills Academy for Scotland

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

SFDF Update: Obesity Action Plan Launched

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

SFDF Update: Choose Another Way

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

SFDF Update: Scottish Government Report on Scottish Primary Produce

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

SFDF Update: Procurex 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

SFDF Update: BBC Food and Farming Awards Nominations Sought

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

Press Release: Scottish Food Industry Supports National Food and Drink Policy

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

SFDF Update: SFDF Suppliers Forum 10 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

SFDF Update: Support for Small Businesses

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