How will Scotland feed itself?

There is a gap in diet between rich and poor, resulting in health and life expectancy problems. The challenge is to change the food system to make it easy for everyone to eat well.

Food In A Common Weal Scotland

The food and drink industry is growing, and new businesses are emerging. There’s a bustle of activities in communities, with new growing projects and food networks.  The dietary gap between rich and poor is widening, with the rise in food banks; and the public health impact of the Scottish diet is set to grow.

Type of Resource
Policy Paper
Primary Author or Creator
Pete Richie
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Common Weal

The Common Home Plan

There is an awful lot in the Plan. The following is a very quick summary of some of the key action points from the plan:

Type of Resource
Policy Paper
Date Published
Primary Author or Creator
Common Weal
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Robin McAlpine, Craig Dalzell, Edmond Venabales.