Scotland Press Releases
A list of press releases related to Scotland
Most recent press releases
Don't let a turkey spoil your Christmas
Tuesday 15 December 2009
The Food Standards Agency is hoping to reduce the number of food safety clangers that are served up this Christmas, with its Christmas food safety advertising campaign.
Calories on menus one step closer
Thursday 3 December 2009
Menus with calorie information are one step closer to becoming a reality today, following successful and productive work this summer with twenty-one catering companies.
Celebrity TV Chef Phil Vickery to Work His Magic in Aberdeen
Thursday 19 November 2009
TV Chef Phil Vickery (from BBC's Ready Steady Cook and ITV's This Morning) will work his culinary magic at the Food Standards Agency in Scotland’s award winning cookery demonstration, 'Recipe for Success' at The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on the evening of Tuesday 1 December 2009.
Food experts come to Aberdeen
Friday 23 October 2009
Members of the public will be able to raise any food-related issues that affect them at the Scottish Food Advisory Committee (SFAC) meeting on Wednesday 28 October.
Shoppers still unaware where salt is hidden
Monday 5 October 2009
Over three quarters of people in the UK (77%) are not aware that bread and breakfast cereals are among the top salt-contributing foods in our diet, reveals a new Food Standards Agency survey.
Celebrity TV Chef Phil Vickery to reveal his recipe for success
Wednesday 23 September 2009
TV Chef Phil Vickery (from BBC's Ready Steady Cook and ITV's This Morning) will work his culinary magic at the Food Standards Agency in Scotland’s award winning cookery demonstration, ‘Recipe for Success’, at The Princess Royal Conference and Events Centre at Ayr Racecourse on the evening of Tuesday 6 October 2009.
Food experts come to Dundee
Friday 28 August 2009
Members of the public will be able to raise any food-related issues that affect them at the Scottish Food Advisory Committee (SFAC) meeting on Wednesday 2 September.
Agency launches consultation on reducing saturated fat and added sugar in key foods
Tuesday 28 July 2009
The Agency is today launching a consultation on its proposals to introduce voluntary recommendations for food manufacturers for reductions in saturated fat and added sugar, and increased availability of smaller single-portion sizes in a number of key foods – biscuits, cakes, pastries, buns, chocolate confectionery and soft drinks.
Food experts come to Aberdeen
Monday 6 July 2009
Members of the public will be able to raise any food-related issues that affect them at the Scottish Food Advisory Committee (SFAC) meeting on Wednesday 8 July.
Award-winning stand returns to show with new Director at the helm
Monday 22 June 2009
The Food Standards Agency Scotland’s award-winning interactive kitchen and cookery theatre returns to the Royal Highland Show once more, with the Agency's new Director visiting the Show for the first time in his new role.
Older people taking more risks with food safety
Monday 15 June 2009
People over the age of 60 are more likely to take risks with ‘use by’ dates than younger people, according to new research findings published today by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
TV chefs to visit the Food Standards Agency Scotland stand at Taste of Grampian
Tuesday 2 June 2009
Celebrity chefs Phil Vickery, from ITV’s This Morning, and Britain’s favourite French chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli, will both be dropping by the Food Standards Agency Scotland (FSAS) stand at this year’s Taste of Grampian event.
Agency publishes 2012 salt reduction targets
Monday 18 May 2009
As part of its continued drive to reduce people’s risk of developing coronary heart disease, the Food Standards Agency has today published revised, voluntary salt reduction targets for industry to meet by 2012.
Healthy, happy eating for exams and the summer
Wednesday 29 April 2009
Summer is approaching and exam time is here for teenagers – this means lots of revision and concentration, which can lead to tiredness and stress. One way for teens to avoid feeling low during this busy time is to try to eat healthily.
Food experts come to Aberdeen
Thursday 23 April 2009
Members of the public and other Scottish stakeholders will be able to raise any food-related issues that affect them at the Scottish Food Advisory Committee (SFAC) meeting on Wednesday 29 April. Anyone with an interest in food is invited to come along and air their views on the issues that are important to them.
Food outlets introduce calories on menus
Monday 6 April 2009
Eighteen major catering companies, including many high street brands, will introduce calorie information on their menus for the first time.
Show Mum you care with a healthy treat
Monday 16 March 2009
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, many people will be thinking about how they can surprise their mum with a special treat.
Food experts come to Dundee (17 March 2009)
Wednesday 11 March 2009
Members of the public will be able to raise any food-related issues that affect them at the Scottish Food Advisory Committee (SFAC) meeting on Tuesday 17 March.
Food Standards Agency Scotland wins communicators in business award
Tuesday 10 March 2009
FSA Scotland (FSAS) is delighted to receive this award for its Royal Highland Show stand in the Best Live Communications Event category.
Celebrity TV Chef Phil Vickery to work his cookery magic in Stirling
Tuesday 10 March 2009
TV Chef Phil Vickery (Ready Steady Cook, This Morning) will work his culinary magic at the Food Standards Agency Scotland's (FSAS) award winning cookery demonstration, 'Recipe for Success' in the Albert Halls, Stirling on the evening of Tuesday 10 March 2009.
Prize winning local school receives cooking demonstration from TV chef James Martin
Wednesday 18 February 2009
Media Opportunity: 12:45 Hours on Thursday 19 February at St Bernadette’s Primary School
New Director of FSA Scotland
Monday 16 February 2009
Professor Charles Milne has been appointed Director at Food Standards Agency Scotland (FSAS), as successor to the current Director, Dr George Paterson, CBE, who is due to retire in June.
FSA launches saturated fat campaign to help prevent heart disease, the UK’s biggest killer
Tuesday 10 February 2009
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today launches a public health campaign to raise awareness of the health risks of eating too much saturated fat.
Appointment of the second Scottish FSA Board Member and members of the Scottish Food Advisory Committee announced
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Deirdre Hutton, Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) today, 3 February, announced that Dr David Cameron, Chair of NHS Grampian, had been appointed as the second Scottish FSA Board Member from 1 February and will serve three years on the Board.
Food experts come to Perth: 4 February 2009
Wednesday 28 January 2009
Members of the public will be able to raise any food-related issues that affect them at the Scottish Food Advisory Committee (SFAC) meeting on Wednesday 4 February.
Celebrate Chinese new year the healthy way
Friday 23 January 2009
Chinese New Year is traditionally a time for families to come together to welcome in the new lunar year and wish each other good fortune.
FSA announces first steps to introduce nutrition information for consumers when eating out of home
Thursday 15 January 2009
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today launched the first phase of its work to introduce nutrition information in a range of catering outlets.
New year, new you: aim to eat well this year
Tuesday 6 January 2009
It’s the time of year when people start thinking about turning over a new leaf, and the advice from the Food Standards Agency is to adopt achievable lifestyle changes, whether you want to lose a few pounds or just aim for a more balanced diet.