(4) Health

The ten year review of the Scottish Diet Action Plan made four recommendations for a successful and healthy population. The main points being that food cannot be viewed in isolation and in order to support a healthier population we should develop a convergence of policies taking into consideration all aspects of the food chain.

The overriding objective of the network is to challenge current attitudes to food its production, distribution, preparation and consumption by creating a social experience which benefits the family, business and the community.

What Larder Bytes demonstrates is that a convergence of policy is commercially sustainable. The network delivers local quality food in support of agriculture and fisheries providing a healthier lifestyle which is supported by education, whilst delivering environmental and commercial benefits

The Larder Bytes network removes the temptation to buy excess food avoiding meaningless special offers and promotions. By purchasing through the network we avoiding the high pressure marketing techniques employed by major retailers reducing the temptation to buy on impulse.