News

This page lists all news stories – choose a sub-category from the menu on the left to view only those specific news items.

Good Food Nation plan consultation

This Scottish Government consultation on the Good Food Nation Plan covers the content of the first national Good Food Nation Plan and asks your views on the Good Food Nation …

Also posted in Policy news, Research and consultations |

Building a community food network

Propagate was one of three projects awarded funding from us last year, to support collaborative working and which Propagate used to expand the reach of the Dumfries and Galloway Community …

Also posted in CFHS updates | Area of Work: |

Coronation Food Project

The Coronation Food Project grants programme from the King Charles III Charitable Fund (KCCF) will provide funding opportunities to eligible UK organisations working to reduce food waste and address food …

Also posted in Funding news |

CFHS e-bulletin December 2023

Our latest e-bulletin contains news about the Scottish Health Survey findings, and the Best Start Foods stakeholder events,  as well as other news about diet and nutrition and research and …

Also posted in CFHS updates | Area of Work: |

Best Start Foods stakeholder events

The regulations for Social Security Scotland’s Best Start Foods were laid in parliament on 07 December 2023. Subject to Parliamentary approval, the changes from these amendments will come into effect …

Also posted in Events and conferences, Policy news |

Scottish Health Survey

The Scottish Government has published the results of the 2022 Scottish Health Survey, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland. Relevant findings include: – 32% …

Also posted in Policy news, Research and consultations |

CFHS e-bulletin November 2023

Our latest e-bulletin contains news about collaboration and network building in the Western Isles, and the Eating Out, Eating Well framework pilot,  as well as other news about diet and …

Also posted in CFHS updates, Publications news | Area of Work: |

Stay healthy this winter

Food Standards Scotland recommends taking a 10 microgram vitamin D supplement daily throughout the winter months. Groups at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency are recommended to take a supplement …

Also posted in Misc food and health |

Tackling Poverty Locally Online Directory

This new resource, created by the Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit (SPIRU) at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) provides a public searchable database of peer-reviewed local anti-poverty initiatives designed to …

Also posted in Websites |

Eating Out, Eating Well Framework pilot participation

Access to affordable, healthy, acceptable food is essential for health. We are increasingly eating out of home. And customers are increasingly looking to make healthy and sustainable choices when eating …

Also posted in Other opportunities |