Success for Scottish Food Fortnight

After two successful weeks which have seen over 70 food and drink events take place right across Scotland, the Scottish Food Fortnight drew to a close (21st September) with the news its future development has been secured.

Currently organised by the Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust (SCAET) the food fortnight showcase for Scottish food will next year be taken over by Scotland Food and Drink who have been tasked to provide strategic direction and leadership to the Scottish Food and Drink industry.

Nicola Chalmers-Watson, Director of SCAET said: “This year has been such a success with celebrity chefs, businesses, thousands of children and many communities across Scotland all promoting and enjoying Scottish food and local produce.

“Other highlights include the announcement that the Scottish Government is to support more resources for integration of food and drink into Homecoming Scotland 2009, whilst there was also the launch at Holyrood of the Scottish Countryside Alliance Awards which focus on the exceptional work of individuals and businesses in rural Scotland.

“So we are handing over Scottish Food Fortnight in great shape to Scotland Food and Drink who have the resources and commitment to take the whole event even further. We wish them every success. We will now concentrate on taking the good news about the countryside and local produce to the Scottish public in other innovative ways.”

Paul McLaughlin, Chief Executive of Scotland Food & Drink said: “As the industry leadership organization, we are delighted to be taking on the design, co-ordination and delivery of the event in the future. Scottish Food Fortnight provides the food and drink industry with a strong platform to build awareness with consumers about the fantastic industry that exists on their own doorstep as well as encouraging them to interact with local food and drink producers throughout the country.”

www.scottishfoodfortnight.co.uk