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Food Standards Scotland cost of living survey

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Out of Home Calorie Labelling and Children’s Menu Research with those Experiencing Socioeconomic Disadvantage

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) commissioned Jump/RedTree/SMG research consortium to conduct qualitative research with consumers experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.  This sought to explore their views on calorie labelling when eating out of home (OOH),

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Situation Report: Changes to shopping and eating behaviours in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020

This new situation report collates evidence demonstrating the profound implications that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Scotland's food and drink environment and diet.

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Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on eating patterns and behaviours inside the home in Scotland

This report summarises insights into the impact of COVID-19 on eating behaviours inside the home in Scotland in 2020. This data was provided by Kantar, a market research company who collect information on how often food and drink is consumed at home, along

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Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on retail purchase and price promotion in Scotland between 2019 and 2020

This report provides information on retail purchasing patterns of food and drink in Scotland throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing trends throughout 2020 and 2019, using data from Kantar. It follows on from data last published by FSS in early 2021, w

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Purchase and Consumption of Non-Dairy Alternative Products and Oat-Based Products

This report provides information on retail purchase and consumption in Scotland and GB between 2019 and 2020, using data from Kantar, covering popular oat-based products and non-dairy alternative drinks, cream alternatives and yoghurt alternatives to asses

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Consumption of meat alternatives and engagement with Veganuary

This report provides information on consumption of meat alternative products in Scotland between 2019 and 2020, using data from Kantar. The report also provides insights into engagement with Veganuary in 2020 and 2021 across GB.

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COVID-19 Consumer Tracker Wave 7