Written Question · S1W-08254 · Session 1
What steps it has taken to encourage supermarket retailers in Scotland to sell tomatoes grown in Scotland; whether it will seek a commitmen…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it has taken to encourage supermarket retailers in Scotland to sell tomatoes grown in Scotland; whether it will seek a commitment from them that they will stock Scottish tomatoes, and whether it has made an assessment of any job losses if supermarkets do not stock Scottish tomatoes, both in the tomato growing sector and in grading and packaging operations.
The answer
I have met with a number of the major retailers to discuss a range of issues including the sourcing of quality Scottish products. I have obtained a commitment from several major multiples to stock Scottish goods, where they can be produced in sufficient volume. It is not possible to make any estimate of job losses in the industry should supermarkets not stock Scottish tomatoes as this would depend on market conditions elsewhere at the particular time.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-08254 by reference.