Happy 4th Birthday to the #GoodFoodNationAct The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 26th July 2022. We started campaigning for a Good Food Nation Act back in 2015. Follow our journey so far though our interactive timeline: foodcoalition.scot/journey/

It is great to welcome Planning Democracy to the Scottish Food Coalition. Planning Democracy are a grassroots organisation campaigning for a fairer more inclusive planning system that works for both people and planet. Find out more: www.planningdemocracy.org.uk

Planning Democracy

People's voice in planning

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Welcome Slow Food Edinburgh to the Scottish Food Coalition. 🖐 Slow Food Edinburgh is a local branch of the global @slowfoodhq.bsky.social movement, promoting “good, clean, fair” food culture. Find out more about them here: slowfoodedinburgh.com

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Good. Clean. Fair Slow Food Edinburgh’s focus is to cultivate a good, clean, fair food culture in and around our…

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We have four key asks to ensure Scotland truly becomes a #GoodFoodNation: foodcoalition.scot/asks/ 1. The right to food and the right to a healthy environment must be enshrined in Scots law. Scottish Food Coalition Asks: foodcoalition.scot/asks/

What’s next for #CashFirst in Scotland? Read our Senior Policy Manager’s @carahilton.bsky.social’s joint blog with Sabine Goodwin, Director of @ifanuk.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/CashFirstCon...

BBC covers our seabed recovery monitoring in Wester Ross MPA 🌊 7 years after illegal dredging near Eilean Dubh, our drone surveys show sea cucumbers, crabs & cat sharks returning. Full recovery could take a decade, but it shows protection works 🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20y9zlzwyzo

Our EggTrack report tracks the progress of the most influential companies that have pledged to phase out caged eggs. While we've seen progress, there is still more work to do. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aDviHk #EndTheCageAge

We are delighted that @susfoodtrust.bsky.social have joined the Scottish Food Coalition. Their aim is to accelerate the transition to sustainable food and farming systems for the benefit of climate, nature and health. Find out more about their work here: sustainablefoodtrust.org

Sustainable Food Trust

The Sustainable Food Trust works to accelerate the transition to more sustainable food and farming systems that nourish the health of both people and planet.

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One of our newest members, @theorchardproject.bsky.social are a UK charity dedicated to creating, maintaining and celebrating community orchards. Explore all our members: foodcoalition.scot/members/ #PlasticFreeJuly #Orchards #CommunityGrowing #GoodFoodNation

The Orchard Project@theorchardproject.bsky.social · last mo.

This #PlasticFreeJuly we’re looking at the ways we can reduce plastics in #communityorchards. One of our favourite swaps is to ditch plastic tree guards in favour of willow or re-usable metal protection. Where young trees are in danger of damage from animals or passers-by, metal guards are best 🛡️

🌱 Farmers and crofters: join us for the Scottish Sustainable Agriculture Conference on 1 Oct. 🪱Hear from regenerative and organic farmers 🐮Take part in workshops, practical demos and discussions 🤝Connect with others across the sector. 🎟️Book your spot! 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989311622...

Scottish Sustainable Agriculture Conference: Farming for a better future

Join the Scottish Agroecology Partnership for an informative and inspiring day of farmers learning from one another.

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📢Join our upcoming webinar to hear the findings from our recently published research on the out of home food environment in Scotland. 📅30 June 2026 at 13:00 🔗 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/49TTEfw CPD endorsed by the Association for Nutrition (Endorsement No. EN516)

Researchers say peas and beans can cut emissions, boost soil health and reshape UK farming if supply chains and demand evolve.

Can peas and beans fix broken farming systems?

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James Hutton and Rowett Institutes showcase Royal Highland Show research on food security, climate resilience and sustainable diets.

Hutton and Rowett unite for Royal Highland Show showcase

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This week @scotfoodchiefexec.bsky.social Jayne Jones spoke to #Scotcast about our broken food system and the need to make food work for all. Catch up now. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #GoodFoodNation #bbcsounds

Scotcast - Can this 'tsar' fix our problem with food? - BBC Sounds

Scotland’s new ‘food tsar’ on bringing down prices and tackling obesity.

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ICYMI. Why Scotland needs an 'NHS for Food' Article from Lindsay Jaacks, Professor of Global Health and Nutrition @scotsman.com www.scotsman.com/news/opinion... #RightToFood #GoodFoodNation

Why Scotland needs an 'NHS for food' (inspired by the US military)

The prices in the US military’s PX stores for its personnel can be an estimated 30 per cent lower than those in private supermarkets

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People's Emergency Briefing 📅 Monday 15th June, 5.45pm-7.15pm 📍 EICC Hosts: EICC & The RSA Screening of the #NationalEmergencyBriefing followed by an expert discussion panel including the Chief Executive of the Scottish Food Commission. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eicclive-p...

EICCLive - People's Emergency Briefing

What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?

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🐮 Join the #ScottishAgroecologyPartnership at #RHS2026! Find us at the #SustainableAgricultureTent, on Avenue O 📍what3words: ///pulse.usage.vital Check out our packed programme of talks, workshops and interactive sessions 👇 www.agroecology.scot/about-sap/ev... @wtscotsocial.bsky.social

Welcome @humaneworlduk.bsky.social to the #ScottishFoodCoalition. It's great to have you with us. Find out more about all our members here: foodcoalition.scot/members/

Our network keeps on growing and we are delighted to welcome Moray Local Action Group as members of the Scottish Food Coalition www.moraylag.org.uk #RuralEconomies #LocalFood

Moray Local Action Group

Communities leading change. Information about Moray Local Action Group, Moray LEADER and Community Led Local Development (CLLD) in Moray. The Moray Local Action Fund is delivered by tsiMORAY in partn...

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📣 We're recruiting! We have two exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and enthusiasm for our mission to challenge the injustice of poverty in Scotland. www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...

We are thrilled to welcome @biteback2030.bsky.social as members of the #ScottishFoodCoalition. Bite Back is a youth-led movement for food system justice. Campaigning to protect children’s health by changing the way food is made, marketed and sold. www.biteback2030.com/stories/bite...

Bite Back Launches in Scotland to Help Young People Fight Junk Food

Bite Back expands into Scotland, empowering young people to challenge junk food marketing, improve school food environments and campaign for a healthier future.

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#SaltAwarenessWeek (11-17 May) Most of the salt we eat isn’t added at the table — it’s already in everyday foods. In Scotland, intake is too high, increasing the risk of serious health conditions. Reducing salt isn’t just about individual choice — we need systemic action.

Weight stigma harms mental health. It fuels shame, anxiety and creates barriers to care. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, let’s #TakeAction to rethink how we talk about obesity, challenge weight stigma, and support both mental & physical wellbeing 🧠💪

A warm welcome to members #HaysCommunityHub. "Food brings our community together..Our pantry and meals fight hunger, reduce isolation, and give families space to connect, learn, and thrive — because everyone deserves access to good food." www.placesforpeople.co.uk/about-us/com...

Welcome to new Scottish Food Coalition members Transition Edinburgh South. 👋 www.transitionedinburghsouth.org.uk Get to know all of our members by exploring their profiles on our website: foodcoalition.scot/members/

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Empowering communities in South EdinburghSupport our mission to create a stronger community for South Edinburgh and beyondSUPPORT USEmpowering communities in South EdinburghSupport our mission to crea...

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Nominations Now Open for the #RBST Food & Farming Sustainability Awards 2026. Categories: - Farm/Smallholding/Croft of the Year - Food Producer - Local Food Outlet - SAP Champion - RBST Champion - Organic leader Nominate Now: www.rbst.org.uk/food-farming... #ScottishAgroecologyPartnership

RBST Food & Farming Sustainability Awards - RBST

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🎉 The #ScottishAgroecologyPartnership will host a new Sustainable Agriculture Tent at this year’s Royal Highland Show (18th-21st June). Find out more about SAP here: www.agroecology.scot

Soil Association Scotland@soilassocscot.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🌾 A new Sustainable Agriculture Tent is launching at the #RoyalHighlandShow to spotlight farmer‑led solutions on climate, nature and resilience – and the case for a fair, just transition in Scottish farming. Read more 👇 www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/2605812... #Agroecology #JustTransition

Our Climate Action Fund is now open, backing long-term projects to tackle food insecurity and strengthen food systems. We're looking for partnerships and organisations. Grant minimum £2.5m over 3 years, available UK wide. Visit our website to find out more: https://ow.ly/OsC350XXQat

Read our latest report on Scotland’s National Food Debate. This short paper summarises the topics covered across the 300+ questions submitted in advance and by the audience on the night. foodcoalition.scot/resource/202... #foodpolicy #goodfoodnation #scottishelection #NatFoodDebate

Our recent #NatFoodDebate put a number of food policy questions to party representatives ahead of the election. The chair for the evening @vickyallan.bsky.social writes about some stand out questions.

The Herald@heraldscotland.bsky.social · 4mo ago

"Why was the 'plant-based food' question so popular?" www.heraldscotland.com/opin... @vickyallan.bsky.social