National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation - easy read

Life in a Good Food Nation

There is work already happening in a range of different areas in the Scottish Government. We will improve how we work to make sure that different areas of the government are working well together.

We have come up with examples of what life would be like for people in a Good Food Nation.

We would like to hear your views on these examples. Please only answer if you have experience of this group.

A child in a Good Food Nation

• I get and enjoy healthy food that is right for my age.
• I have many chances to learn about food.
• I never experience hunger.

Question 9: Is this what life should be like for a child in a Good Food Nation?

Yes

Not sure

No

What changes, if any, would you make? Please tell us in the box below:

A parent/carer in a Good Food Nation

• I know how to make healthy meals and I am able to do so.
• I know where to get support if I cannot buy food or cook hot food at home.
• I know that childcare settings and schools give healthy meals and teach children about food.
• If I am pregnant or breastfeeding, I know where to go for support. I know how to feed myself and my baby.

Question 10: Is this what your life should be like if you are a parent/carer in a Good Food Nation?

Yes

Not sure

No

What changes would you make? Please tell us in the box below:

An adult in a Good Food Nation

• I can easily get food I enjoy that keeps me healthy.
• I know where to go if I have money problems. I get support quickly. It meets my needs with dignity and respect.
• Healthy and sustainable options are easy to find where I eat and buy food.
• I can get information about the impacts of my food. This helps me make decisions.

Question 11: Is this what your life should be like if you are an adult in a Good Food Nation?

Yes

Not sure

No

What changes would you make? Please tell us in the box below:

A public caterer in a Good Food Nation

• I buy healthy, fresh and seasonal food for the people using my services.
• I know how food can be good for communities. I put healthy, enjoyable, and sustainable options on my menus.
• I support lots of different food producers.
• I waste as little food as possible. Any leftovers are managed in a sustainable way.

Question 12: Is this what your life should be like if you are a public caterer in a Good Food Nation?

Yes

Not sure

No

What change would you make? Please tell us in the box below:

A shop owner in a Good Food Nation

• I support and create good jobs.
• Healthy food options are affordable and suit everyone in my shop.
• Decisions I make in store and when buying my stock are good for the environment.

Question 13: Is this what your life should be like if you are a shop owner in a Good Food Nation?

Yes

Not sure

No

What changes would you make? Please tell us in the box below:

A restaurant owner in a Good Food Nation

• I put fresh and seasonal food on my menu. I support food producers.
• I make healthy options available and I know about the latest advice on food safety.
• I create a fair and happy work environment for my employees.
• I waste as little food as possible. Any leftovers are managed in a sustainable way.

Question 14: Is this what your life should be like if you are a restaurant owner in a Good Food Nation?

Yes

Not sure

No

What changes would you make? Please tell us in the box below:

A farmer/crofter in a Good Food Nation

• My work is respected, and I am able to get a fair price for my produce. I can easily sell my produce locally if I want to.
• I make sure my business makes as positive an environmental impact as possible. I look after the welfare of my animals.
• I get support and advice to help me run a successful farm or croft.
• I help to make sure good food is easily available in Scotland.

Question 15: Is this what your life should be like if you are a farmer/crofter in a Good Food Nation?

Yes

Not sure

No

What changes would you make? Please tell us in the box below:

A fisher in a Good Food Nation

• My work is respected, and I am able to get a fair price for my catch. I want to bring my product to a wider market in Scotland
• I fish responsibly. I support the marine environment and wildlife. The marine environment is our sea and coasts.
• I work in a fair and safe environment.
• I can get support and advice to help me to run a sustainable fishing business.

Question 16: Is this what your life should be like if you are a fisher in a Good Food Nation?

Yes

Not sure

No

What changes would you make? Please tell us in the box below:

A food processor in a Good Food Nation

• I work with producers and shops to keep food supplied while wasting as little food as possible.
• I make my products healthier and more sustainable using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and can get support to do this.
• I invest in and develop my workforce so they can learn new skills in a safe environment.
• I am part of the food and drink industry and help Scotland’s economy.

Question 17: Is this what your life should be like if you are a food processor in a Good Food Nation?

Yes

Not sure

No

What changes would you make? Please tell us in the box below:

Question 18: If you have any other comments on the national Good Food Nation Plan, please comment here: