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How healthy is eating out in Scotland? Nutritional analysis of popular food items from independent out of home businesses

Key findings from research to assess the portion sizes and nutritional content of popular foods sold by independent businesses in Scotland.

Out of Home Digital Market Food Promotions Research in Scotland

Research to explore the impact of promotions and other marketing strategies on consumer behaviours when ordering food and drink from the Out of Home environment, using digital platforms

Monitoring out of home food and drink purchases in Scotland and Great Britain (2022 and 2023)

27 January 2025

Dietary Intake in Scotland’s CHildren (DISH) research report

10 December 2024

Review of ready-to-eat food products sold over social media in Scotland

This project aimed to provide an overview of ready-to-eat food products offered for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Scotland.

3 December 2024

A repeat analysis of the calorie content of sweet discretionary products in the out of home sector in Scotland – 2023

The purpose of the research was to assess whether there had been any changes in the calorie content of sweet discretionary products between 2022 and 2023.

Position paper: Processed and ultra-processed foods

Monitoring retail purchase and price promotions in Scotland 2019-2022

Vitamin D campaign 2022-23 - evaluation

27 February 2024

Transforming our food environment: a spotlight on promotions

Health inequalities impact assessment scoping workshop for Food Standards Scotland’s Eat Well, Your Way resource

Eat Well, Your Way resource early feedback and evaluation