Background
The Food in Scotland Consumer Tracker Survey monitors attitudes, knowledge and reported behaviours relating to food using a representative sample of Scotland’s population.
Established by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) in 2015, the survey is undertaken bi-annually in July and December.
The survey was set up by Kantar TNS who conducted waves 1-6. JRS Research conducted waves 7-16 and Union Data conducted Wave 17. Progressive Partnership has previously carried out waves 18-20 and repeated this in December 2025 for W21.
- Wave 22: July 2026
- Wave 21: December 2025
- Wave 20: July 2025
- Wave 19: December 2024
Following Wave 21, a review of the survey was carried out to ensure all questions were still relevant. Some questions were removed, wording amends made and a small number of new questions added. Comparisons have been made where questions are comparable with W21.
Significant increases or decreases between Waves 21 and 22 are indicated by arrows.
Margins of error calculated at the 95% confidence level are between ±0.61% and ±3.07%. As quotas were used to ensure sample was representative then these margins of error are indicative based on an equivalent probability sample.
Methodology
The research methodology is consistent across research waves to ensure comparability.
- Online self-completion survey
- 15 minute questionnaire length
- Fieldwork: 29 June – 7 July 2026
There was a representative sample of 1,014 Scottish adults.
The breakdown of the sample can be seen in Appendix 1.