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On a roll: North East bakery creates new ‘healthier’ buttery
A bakery in Peterhead has reinvented a much-loved North East delicacy, the buttery, in response to changing consumer concerns around health.
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Food-flation continuing to impact Scotland’s wallet
Inflationary pressures result in Scotland’s total grocery spend increasing by 13.4% since 2019, rising to £10.5 billion in 2022, despite the fact that we didn’t buy any more food or drink over the same time frame.
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Consultation launched on proposed reforms to the regulated products authorisation process
Food Standards Scotland and the Foods Standards Agency are seeking views on two proposed changes to the way we authorise regulated products. These changes will help us keep pace with innovation in the food industry, giving consumers a better choice of safe food.
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Five steps farmers can take to prevent on-farm poisoning
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urging farmers to follow five steps to prevent lead and copper poisoning this grazing season.
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FSS and FSA call for immediate action to address vet workforce challenges
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are asking wider government and the veterinary profession to work together to develop a sustainable approach to UK’s veterinary capacity and capability.
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