Minister Confirms Continued Support for Healthy Living Programme at SGF Conference
25 February 2010
Following the launch of the Scottish Government’s Obesity Strategy, the Public Health Minister, Shona Robison MSP, will address convenience store retailers and suppliers at the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) Conference, at the Fairmont Hotel, St Andrews (26th to 28th February).
Speaking during the Saturday Morning Business Seminar, it is expected the Minister will refer to Phase 4 of the SGF Healthy Living Programme and how convenience store retailers can work in partnership with the Scottish Government to help people adopt a healthier diet.
The SGF Conference is the centrepiece of the Scottish convenience calendar. Over 300 delegates representing over 1000 stores will gather together to discuss the main opportunities and challenges the industry faces.
The theme for the conference is “A Winning Formula”. A line up of inspirational and retail speakers will address delegates on the Saturday morning.
John Drummond, Chief Executive of SGF, said:
“We will be extremely interested to gain an insight into the Minister’s on-going plans for the SGF Healthy Living Programme, especially in light of the recently announced proposals to tackle obesity in Scotland. I believe the success of the Programme is down to the support of the Scottish Government and its voluntary nature, which has encouraged retailers to engage in the knowledge they do not have the added pressure of having to comply with legislation which brings with it additional costs and bureaucracy.
“The impressive line up of speakers is one of the very best we have ever brought together for our conference.”
Scottish Grocers Federation