Scottish Alliance for Food

Flyer for SCAF competition. Plate on Table next to tartan apron and colouring pencils.

SCAF Competition 2026: Scotland 2056 - What will be on Your Plate?  

For World Food Day 2026, SCAF invites people across Scotland to imagine the future of food. What foods, traditions and ideas could help create a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food system for everyone?  

SCAF invites participants of all ages across Scotland to imagine how their plate will look like in the future, exploring how tradition, culture, health and sustainability can feature.  

When designing your plate, think about where your ingredients come from and why you chose them. You might be inspired by family recipes, foods that bring people together, or meals that point towards a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food future. 

How to take part
Design what a plate of food in 2056 could look like, celebrating your food roots and culture, as part of a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food future.  

Your plate might be inspired by any of these: 

  • Family recipes and traditions 
  • Foods connected to your culture or heritage 
  • Ingredients grown, produced or enjoyed in Scotland 
  • Foods that bring communities together 
  • New ideas and innovations 
  • What the future needs 

Get creative with your submission! 

Your plate can be realistic, imaginative and/or also futuristic. You might create a drawing, painting, collage, digital artwork, mixed-media piece, or use recycled materials and natural objects. We want to see your unique ideas about how food, culture and sustainability can come together to shape Scotland's future food. 

Your submission should include:  

1. Your artwork – A drawing, painting, collage or illustration of your plate using the template provided.  

2. A short explanation accompanying your submission, telling us: 

a. What is on your plate? 

b. Where do the ingredients come from? 

c. How does your meal celebrate your culture and heritage? 

d. How does your plate meet the needs of people and the planet? 

Competition closes: Monday 11 January 2027 at 5:00pm. Submit your entry here.  

First published: 15 October 2026

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