The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 (asp 5) is an act of the Scottish Parliament relating to the publication of "Good Food Nation Plans" and the promotion of healthy food. History. The Scottish Government's 2016 programme for government committed to holding a consultation on a "Good Food Nation Bill". The proposal included integrating policy relating to agriculture, environment, health, education, planning and licencing. Gary Maclean was appointed as National Chef by the Scottish government in order to make Scotland a "Good Food Nation". Provisions. The act requires the publication of a cross-cutting food plan, and requires the Scottish Government to publish reports on progress. The legislation states that the national Good Food Nation plan must lay out: The National Good Food plan must also consider economic wellbeing, environment (including climate change and wildife), and mental and physical health. Implementation. The Scottish Government slightly delayed the publication of its first Good Food Nation plan, but published it in 2024.