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.
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.
This Technical Report is an annex to The Common Home Plan, a part of Our Common Home – A Green New Deal for Scotland.
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: