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Food in Scotland Consumer Tracker Wave 22 - Report

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Confidence in the food supply chain

Confidence in the food supply chain remains high this wave, with no significant change since W21. Confidence is highest in the safety and quality of the food supply, while concerns about food availability remain low. However, around one-third of people continue to express a lack of confidence in the affordability of food.

Q31. How confident are you in the food supply chain? That is all the processes involved in bringing food to your table including farmers, manufacturers and shops and supermarkets. How confident are you that they: Base (all) W17: 1,037, W18: 1,027, W19 1,009, W20 1,010, W21: 1,019, W22: 1,014
Statement

W22

July 2026

W21

December 2025

W20

July 2025

W19

December 2024

Ensure there are affordable food options for everyone59%62%61%54%
Ensure there is enough food available for everyone74%72%72%69%
Ensure that food is of high quality77%78%76%74%
Ensure that food is safe to eat85%86%87%82%
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