FOI/202200314975 · FOI · unclear
Food and drink procured by the Scottish Government from Scotland: FOI release
Information requested
What percentage or amount of food and drink is procured by the Scottish Government is from Scotland (grown or reared in)? This can include food and drink used in staff and public canteens and cafes in Scottish Government buildings as well as events that the Scottish Government is catering for.
Response
The table below identifies the items routinely reported to the Scottish Government by its Catering provider Sodexo in relation to local purchasing. Many of the items reported as UK Red Tractor may have also been grown or reared in Scotland but no further breakdown of these is available.
Local food procurement Pre Covid As at 31/03/22 Product Scottish UK Red Tractor Scottish UK Red Tractor Eggs 80% 20% 68% 32% Milk & cream 99% 1% 92% 8% Cheese & butter 47% 42% 44% 40% Fresh vegetables 49% 9% 42% 11% Fresh pork 82% 18% 58% 42% Fresh beef 97% 3% 28% 72% Fresh lamb 61% 29% 82% 18% Fresh chicken 0% 100% 0% 100%
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Contact Please quote the FOI reference Central Enquiry Unit Email: ceu@gov.scot Phone: 0300 244 4000 The Scottish Government St Andrews House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG
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