Scotland draws tourists from at home and across the world. How do you think the sector should be shaped? Have your say in this consultation #SouthScotlandDestinationAlliance #Tourism #Ethical #Sustainable #Communities #keepScotlandtheBrand

https://scotborders.citizenspace.com/economic-development-emergency-planning-and-communications/south-of-scotland-responsible-tourism-and-marketin

Chris Elliott, professor of food safety at the Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University, Belfast, @qubfoodprof , says: “The Westminster Government is selling out our food and farming standards for the sake of wider deals, like financial services to other nations.”

We must keep our high #Environmental #AnimalWelfare #FoodandDrink standards

#keepScotlandtheBrand

Read the full article here:
https://www.thenational.scot/comment/23750469.rotten-meat-brazil-impact-scottish-produce/

Ooohhhhh! This looks exciting!

#keepScotlandtheBrand

https://www.thenational.scot/news/23676364.new-food-retailer-foodies-open-first-store-glasgows-buchanan/

Scotland's #FoodandDrink sector, 'so vital to our economy and many thousands of jobs – is reeling from the impact of Brexit, Covid, and the cost of living crisis.'

'Scotland’s reputation is the key to much wider success.'

It pays to #keepScotlandtheBrand

Read the full article here:
https://www.thenational.scot/news/23674526.sustaining-scotlands-16bn-global-food-drink-sector/

We all know we can eat our way to better health through positive food choices, but – for many of us – there are barriers in the way.

For those with little choice, small changes can offer options.

#EatWell
#BeKind
#YouMatter
#keepScotlandtheBrand

https://www.thenational.scot/comment/23581923.difficult-times-can-people-make-food-available/

Campaign founder, Ruth Watson, is overseas for a wee while, with intermittent internet access.

While in Singapore, she noticed in this advert across the front of a high-end store.

Scotland's reputation, our name, is worth £££billions to our economy
#keepScotlandtheBrand

October 31 will see the introduction of health certification on food imports from the EU. From the end of January 2024, a system of physical checks on food and plant products from the EU will begin.

This will mean more delays, even less #FoodandDrink on our shelves, at even higher prices. The impact on businesses and individuals will be profound.

Local food supplies are about to get even more important #keepScotlandtheBrand

https://www.facebook.com/100067378163972/posts/576637997925467/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Scotland IS the brand. We have to #keepScotlandtheBrand to maintain our market share, our standards, our global name for quality.

https://www.facebook.com/100067378163972/posts/572236371698963/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6vThe GREAT campaign: The project which sees local provenance and national branding smothered by the Union flag. Devised by Cameron in 2011 for the Olympics, ramped up in 2014, and beyond.

The reason the #keepScotlandtheBrand campaign became a necessity.

Link to the full article here: https://news.sky.com/story/ministers-hunt-new-chief-as-great-campaign-boss-quits-12886162

We have an amazing #dairy sector in Scotland but we have lost crucial infrastructure; generic food labelling doesn't let us #SupportLocalScotland; and supermarkets are the only winners when it comes to prices.

The UK Government and DEFRA are deaf to the cries for positive change.

Scotland's Government, our #FoodandDrink sector, our communities have to come together, to embed a commitment to local produce into our food systems
#keepScotlandtheBrand

Full article here:
https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/dairy-markets/dairy-farmers-fear-future-as-perfect-storm-hits-incomes?s=09

We need to embed sustainable #FoodandDrink into our culture, with short supply chains which connect communities to local farmers, smallholders, and crofters. We need healthy soil, biodiversity, and local produce which feeds us well. A bioregioning approach has real potential to make meaningful change.
#SupportScottishFarming
#keepScotlandtheBrand

This article was first published in 'The National' newspaper @TheNational

"Ultimately, what we want is for people to come to Scotland, stay on a farm, eat Scottish produce, have a farm tour and buy food from a farm shop," Caroline Millar.

#SupportLocalScotland
#keepScotlandTheBrand

https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/23467370.key-role-scotland-new-global-agritourism-organisation/?s=09

We need to embed sustainable #FoodandDrink into our culture.

We have to develop short supply chains which connect communities to local farmers, smallholders, and crofters.

We need healthy soil, biodiversity, and local produce which feeds us well.

#keepScotlandtheBrand

https://www.thenational.scot/news/23458968.tayside-tackles-challenge-feeding-scotland-climate-crisis/

Scotland's heritage, our history, our culture, woven through the centuries.
Now on display at the V&A in Dundee
#Textiles
#Tartan
#EverydayTartan
#keepScotlandtheBrand

Dundee's name for fantastic #FoodandDrink using the finest ingredients from Angus, Fife, Perthshire, and beyond is well-known locally.

A strong name for quality locals enjoy daily, visitors get when they #DiscoverDundee

It pays to #keepScotlandtheBrand

https://www-nationalgeographic-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2023/03/where-to-eat-in-dundee-scotlands-undiscovered-culinary-star/amp

Clear provenance and honest labels on our #FoodandDrink REALLY MATTER!!!

We must #keepScotlandtheBrand!!!
https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/exclusive-mass-food-fraud-and-safety-scandal-engulfs-sector

Scotland's name for quality #FoodandDrink is recognised and valued at home and around the world. Good to see #ScotlandFoodAndDrink confirming demand is high for availability, clear provenance, and honest food labels on Scotland's terrific produce.

It pays to #keepScotlandtheBrand

The end of a day of powerful conversations, identifying the issues and considering how we can kick down barriers to getting high quality #FoodandDrink from local farmers and producers onto local plates
#BioregioningTayside
#ClimateTayside23
#SupportLocalScotland
#keepScotlandtheBrand

Excellent presentation from farmer Alex Brewster of Rotmell Farm talking about the crucial science behind soil microbiomes. Good health begins with healthy soil. Small changes make huge differences
#Nutrition #RegenerativeFarming
#ClimateTayside23
#SupportLocalFarming
#keepScotlandtheBrand

'If people are going to eat meat, it should come from farms common across much of our nation, with livestock contentedly trotting about on land unsuitable for crops, turning rough grazing into nourishment, and supporting biodiversity as they go.'

#GoNative #Biodiversity #ClimateEmergency #Farming #FoodandDrink #keepScotlandtheBrand

https://www.thenational.scot/news/23405922.scotlands-native-breeds-major-role-play/?s=09

Scotland's name for quality #FoodandDrink is recognised and valued across the world.

It pays to #keepScotlandtheBrand

https://scottishfinancialreview.com/2023/03/16/scots-overseas-food-drink-exports-at-record-8-1bn/