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Scotland’s food-to-go grant could end

More stores can now apply for the grants as sources reveal the deadline has been held up until November

Food to go

The future of the Scottish government’s food-to-go grant is in doubt due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The annual £300,000 fund helps Scottish shops develop food-to-go offerings, source local products, promote healthy eating and cut waste.

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A source close to the Scottish government revealed this year’s April submission deadline is delayed until November, giving more stores a chance to apply for the grants of up to £7,500.

The source said government talks on the scheme’s future were under way, but warned: “The government view is that they have had to spend significant sums of money on business support and that departmental budgets are extremely tight.”

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