Further research

Listen to this BBC Bitesize clip in which chef Tom Kitchin [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] explains that Scots words are a vital part of his working kitchens. He references Scots dishes and local produce, suggesting that restaurant workers need to be more aware of the Scots words for the food they are preparing.

Learn more about Scotland’s fishing industry.

View a snapshot of Scotland's eating habits.

Gain more information on the manufacture of malt whisky.

Read the Scottish Government's MESAS (Monitoring and Evaluating Scotland's Alcohol Strategy) report.

Try out this recipe for making real ginger beer.

Read an analysis of responses to the consultation on development of a revised national food and drink policy published under the heading Becoming a Good Food Nation in Feb 2015.

The Food and Drink Federation Scotland provides easily accessible statistics about the Scottish Food and Drink industry.