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HFSS Regulations Scotland

Posted: September 30, 2026

From 1 October, new regulations will come into force that will change how foods and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar are promoted in larger stores across Scotland. Evidence …

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Third Sector Partnership

Posted: February 27, 2026

The Scottish Government is to develop an agreement with the third sector to strengthen its voice and improve lives. The Third Sector Partnership will be co-designed with the sector, guided …

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Food Standards Scotland new five-year strategy

Posted: February 27, 2026

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published its Strategy for 2026–2031, setting out how the organisation will work to protect public health, promote healthier diets and maintain confidence in Scotland’s food …

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Good Food Nation Plan

Posted: February 5, 2026

The first national Good Food Nation Plan has now been published and formally laid before the Scottish Parliament. The first national Good Food Nation Plan sets a clear vision for …

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Shaping healthier food environments for the next decade

Posted: December 3, 2025

In collaboration with Public Health Scotland (PHS), Nesta, an innovation agency for social good, has published two key publications which explore how Scotland’s planning system can be used to create …

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Our views about Good Food Nation 

Posted: August 28, 2025

 Our views about the proposed National Good Food Nation Plan   About Good Food Nation  The Good Food Nation Act (2022) Act places duties on Scottish Ministers, local authorities and health …

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Community wealth building bill

Posted: April 1, 2025

Community wealth building is an approach to economic development. It focuses on ensuring that economic wealth is generated, circulated and retained in local communities. The Bill, as introduced by the …

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Writing a Good Food Nation Plan: a brief guide for relevant authorities

Posted: April 1, 2025

The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 places a duty on Scottish Ministers and relevant authorities to produce Good Food Nation plans. This guide from the Scottish Government is intended …

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Scottish Health Survey 2023 report

Posted: December 3, 2024

This report presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2023, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland. Findings from the survey show …

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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis

Posted: October 31, 2024

Following consultation on the draft national Good Food Nation Plan, Scottish Government commissioned an independent research company to undertake analysis of all responses received to the consultation and during the consultation events. The …

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