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Food, Drink & Agriculture
Posted: 22 February 2021
New campaign to support Scottish food and drink

A new campaign celebrating the wide range of produce grown and made in Scotland has been launched.

‘Scotland brings so much to the table’, a joint campaign by the Scottish Government and the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership that includes Opportunity North East (ONE), encourages shoppers to explore Scotland’s vast natural larder and try more of the world renowned produce available on our doorstep.

The campaign, which has a dedicated website onthetable.scot for people to find out how they can get involved, forms part of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership Recovery Plan to support the industry to recover from coronavirus (COVID-19) and Brexit.

With fewer opportunities to eat out over the past year, more people have been cooking meals at home from scratch but many aren’t actually aware of how our shopping habits can directly benefit the Scottish food and drink industry.

Peter Cook, director of food, drink and agriculture at ONE said: “Home cooking and consumers reconnecting with local producers were key developments and market opportunities in the past year. North east Scotland leads on the production of Scotland's quality primary produce from land and sea and is home to some of the country's most iconic brands. The sector’s growth is essential to achieve regional economic diversification and recovery. Our enterprising and innovative food and drink businesses deliver healthy and high-provenance produce from farm and fishery, via sustainable supply chains, to consumers in high-value markets in the UK and internationally. The sector is expanding with businesses investing and growing and significant numbers of new starts. We continue to support these companies to grow and find new markets as more and more consumers value the benefits of buying quality products.”

Lots of supermarkets, local retailers, farmers’ markets and online delivery sites stock a huge range and selection of affordable, healthy, locally grown, made and sourced Scottish produce that the campaign encourages people to try more of.

A recent survey carried out by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership revealed that there has been an increase in people who have bought more locally sourced foods since the start of the pandemic. The research also showed that people who were buying more locally sourced products did so to show support to local farmers and producers, knowing that they were helping the local economy. They also felt the products would be fresher and of greater quality.

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said: “Scotland is renowned globally for our amazing natural larder and we must do all we can to protect and promote our successful food and drink sector. From farm to fork, from pier to plate, there is something for everyone to try. And much of our seasonal produce is affordable and readily available.

“We know the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit have both had a huge impact on the way people shop, eat and drink and it is more important than ever to show support for our local producers and everyone working in our food and drink industry. The Scottish Government is committed to doing just that and I am pleased to launch this campaign, which can help the sector recover from recent challenges.”

James Withers, Chief Executive of Scotland Food & Drink, said: “Scotland’s food and drink sector is underpinned by farmers, fishermen, food and drink producers with a passion for what they are producing matched by their talent and ambition. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to have their hard work and passion seen by consumers. Our industry has an amazing story to tell and this our chance to tell it.

“We have always had the ingredients for success but after a tough 12 months, our food and drink businesses need the support of the Scottish public now more than ever. From our award-winning meat and seafood to innovative bakeries and dairies, it is great to showcase the breadth of fantastic local producers and encourage Scots to appreciate the unrivalled larder that we are so lucky to have on our doorstep.”

To find out just how much Scotland brings to the table and how to support the Scottish food and drink industry, tuck into onthetable.scot.

SG39213 Social SUPPLY MUSSELS 1 1 500 minA new campaign celebrating the wide range of produce grown and made in Scotland has been launched.
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