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Provenance on a Plate

2010-04-21

The Scottish Government is committed to the development of a national food and drink policy to help effect a more joined up approach to food in Scotland, covering every part of the food chain from land and sea to plate.

The vision of this food policy is for a Scotland where:

• Consumers are better informed about where their food comes from
• Responsible behaviour is encouraged throughout the supply chain
• Local communities flourish from links between producers and consumers
• Greater co-operation and collaboration ensures long term viability of the food and drink  industry
• Changed individual behaviour and attitudes towards diet and food choices delivers health and wealth benefits

Caterers clearly have a key role to play in this process. As direct providers of food and drink to local and international consumers and visitors, the potential for food service providers to deliver change is significant.  Designed as a code of best practice, the toolkit is aims to clarify legal requirements and best practice guidelines for food and drink origin declarations on menus, to help you to provide clear, accurate and consistent information to consumers when eating out. This will encourage them to make informed choices about what they eat.

Please visit the webiste for more infromation and guidance www.provenanceonaplate.co.uk