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Food Standards Scotland’s (FSS) vision is to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable food environment that protects the health and well-being of people in Scotland. To achieve this, FSS have key strategies for reducing illness from foodborne pathogens (commonly referred to as food poisoning), this includes the distribution of food safety information to all consumers. The FSS Strategy for 2021–2026 Healthy, Safe, Sustainable: Driving Scotland’s Food Future aims to connect with consumers in Scotland to understand their needs and influence change, promoting a positive food culture, safe food
Dr Ellen Evans is a Reader in Food Safety Behaviour at the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre in the UK. As a qualified professional chef, and after completing a PhD focusing on the food safety risks associated with listeriosis among older adults at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Dr Evans has conducted numerous cognitive and behavioural food safety research projects. The relationship between people and food fascinates her. Ellen states that she is intrigued by the influence of knowledge and perceptions upon behaviour, and the impact this has on food safety. This interest spans from food handlers
Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth and is important to most aspects of our lives. We value biodiversity both for what it provides to humans, such as food, fuel, shelter, medicine, pollination, seed dispersal, climate regulation, water purification, nutrient cycling, and control of agricultural pests, and for the value it has in its own right. Biodiversity also holds value for potential benefits not yet recognized, such as new medicines and other possible unknown services. Protected areas are sites which receive protection because of the biodiversity they contain. One would expect
SEFARI Gateway brings you the 6th edition of The Spark, the monthly update on research developments from the Scottish Government's Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Strategic Research Programme.
Policy note offering recommendations on the better integration of research-based data sources that support land use policy making.
FastBreeders is a collaboration between four progressive farmers located in South West Scotland. Highly educated and with years of experience and professional development, the group share the same vision for resilient dairy systems that have minimal environmental impact. Their joint operations can exploit economies of scale, benefit from increased selection intensity in breeding animals and build resilience because genetic material can move freely across the four farms. Their joint assets include over 9000 genotyped cows and calves and access to relevant previous production and other farm
Recipe for making rosehip bread
Soft fruits considered in this study are Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Grapes, Raspberries, and Strawberries. The goal of the current study is: (1) to explain the extent to which consumers’ purchases of soft fruit follow seasonal patterns; (2) to estimate how Scotland’s seasonal patterns affect the purchase quantity/nutrient demanded, since this has significant implications for achieving the UK government's “five-a-day” policy target. The study began with a graphical analysis to understand the evolution of soft fruit purchases in Scotland. All six types of soft fruits showed strong
The conference seeks to foster strategic partnerships and to discover the latest in innovation, while sharing knowledge across sectors to maximise opportunities and identify solutions. The title of this year’s conference is ‘Transition to Digital – Fit for the Future’ and it will take place on the 18 th-19 th of September 2024 in Inverness. More details can be found here. SEFARI Gateway has confirmed silver sponsorship and we will have a stand presence. We wish to add legacy to a previous Fellowship on defining the capacity and capability within Scotland’s AAA sector.