MSP encourages people to participate in Good Food Nation Plan consultation

The plan sets out the ways in which the Scottish Government will work with businesses and organisations across society to help connect people to locally produced, high-quality food; and transform the country’s food system.

The Scottish Government’s local food strategy, Local Food for Everyone: Our Journey, also sets out how we can ensure that people have access to the best of Scottish produce. This follows a lengthy consultation which found that local production improves diets, lowers food miles and retains value in communities.

Commenting, SNP MSP Jenni Minto said: “Scotland can be immensely proud of the food it provides to residents of Argyll and Bute, however we can do better when it comes to the availability and sustainability of locally produced food.

“The SNP Government’s Good Food Nation Plan outlines a vision of a more sustainable nation, and, more importantly, how we get there.

“Work at a local level will be crucial in achieving this, and, as demonstrated by the Scottish Government’s local food strategy, it is so important that people across Argyll and Bute make their voices heard and participate in consultation events.

“By working together, we will ensure that everyone in Scotland can easily access high quality food and drink, benefitting from a more equitable and sustainable food system.”