Stevenson Samples Local Food Delights in Parliament

Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson has attended the ‘Taste of Grampian’ reception in the Scottish Parliament, an event showcasing the best of food and drink from the North East. Food producers from all over Aberdeenshire came to the Parliament to invite MSPs to taste some of the finest produce the North East has to offer such as smoked salmon, shortbread, butteries and prime roast beef.

Mr. Stevenson took the opportunity to visit the stalls of Kindness Bakers, New Deer and Murdoch Allan & Sons, Hattan and sample some fine pieces straight from Banff & Buchan.

Commenting after the reception, Mr. Stevenson said:

“I am delighted to have gotten the chance to welcome these two quality local food establishments, Kindness Bakers of New Deer and Murdoch Allan & Sons of Hattan to the Scottish Parliament. Indeed I took the opportunity to sample some of the fine pieces on display which made the experience all the more enjoyable.

“Here in Banff & Buchan we boast some of the best food in the country and indeed the world. From quality bakeries like these to excellent butchers, fish processors and many many more, we are host to an array of first-rate food businesses.

“I was extremely pleased to see fresh food straight from Banff & Buchan being promoted in the Scottish Parliament. Good food is not only vital to our health but also to our local economy supporting a range of small and medium sized businesses and a huge number of jobs in agriculture, fishing, the food processing and food service industries.”

“The SNP Government’s planned food policy will come as a further boost to these food-based enterprises in Banff & Buchan. Meanwhile it is important that we all try wherever possible to ‘shop local’ to support these excellent businesses and allow them to continue to provide top-quality produce right here on our doorstep.”