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Highland FEAST 2026 a great success!
by Ella Cardinali (HGFP Regional Food Group Lead) We’re so grateful to all the food businesses that took part in this year’s Highland FEAST. It created a chance to discover and support the fantastic food businesses that exist across the Highlands and championed local suppliers. We are excited to continue working with our FEAST partners…
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The results are in, for the Highland Voice Survey
by Ele Forster (HGFP Good Food Nation Lead) Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to complete our Gathering the Highland Voice survey. We’re delighted with the results, which give us a clear picture of what people would like to see included in the Highland Good Food Nation (GFN) plan. 182 people living in the…
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Croft Walk & Talk: Future-proofing your business
Sat 14th Nov, 11am-3pm, Tarskavaig, Skye Calling crofters and farmers on the Isle of Skye! Come along to this Farmer Cluster Connections event to discuss how best to future-proof your croft – in terms of environment and economy. Including a croft tour, provided lunch, speakers and Q&A time. This event is free to HGFP members – become a member…
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Lochaber Meat Project release feasibility study into new abattoir services
By Viv MacDonald, Project Leader for Lochaber Meat Project In 2025 I set about investigating why there wasn’t a handy abattoir in Fort William. Farmers, crofters, consumers all talked about the problems consequent to not having a nearby facility. The issues turned out to be more complicated and the solution less obvious than first sight. If…
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What impact do Food Partnerships actually have?
by Charlotte Steel (HGFP Chief Executive) A new report from Sustainable Food Places highlights the important role that food partnerships play in bringing people together to create a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food system. We are delighted that Highland Good Food Partnership (HGFP) is singled out in the report as an example of this…
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Good Food Gatherings 2026 Roundup
The Highland Good Food Partnership team are now recovering from putting on three concurrent Good Food Gatherings on 19th September. But what amazing events they were! We were so pleased to see so many of you there, and what an eclectic mix of events, people and discussions. Thank you to the Highlands and Islands Climate…
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What if food banks closed their doors?
By Ele Forster Now that’s a question. What is food banks closed their doors? But what if it happened because there’s a better, more dignified way to ensure every person can access food, even in difficult circumstances? That’s exactly what happened recently at a food bank in Brighton, where a personalised, relationship-led approach saw the…
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Venison in Kirkhill Primary
We were pleased to support Kirkhill Primary School, near Inverness, in putting local, wild venison from Highland Hill Larder on their menu for National Venison Day (4th Sept). Lots of pupils opted for the venison cottage pie, with resoundingly positive feedback. No portions were left by the time the teachers got round to having their lunch!…
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Online AGM
All Highland Good Food Partnership members are invited to attend our online AGM. All of our Good Food Gatherings will be dialling in, but you can also join us from home.
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Good Food Gatherings on Sat 19th September!
Join us at one of our fantastic Good Food Gatherings on Sat 19th September! We’re thrilled to bring together communities across the Highlands, to celebrate local food, connection and sustainability. Each gathering is a unique opportunity to have fun, connect and learn, so find your nearest one and grab a free ticket! Saturday 19th September…