The key objective of the new Charter is to contribute to the improvement of the health of Scotland's population, with a particular focus on tackling obesity, according to Glasgow 2014 and the Scottish Government's Legacy 2014 programme.

Glasgow 2014 has worked in partnership with a number of Government partners, the Food Standards Agency of Scotland and organisations from the Scottish food industry including Scotland Food and Drink, Quality Meat Scotland, Seafood Scotland, Scottish Bakers and Soil Association Scotland.

Other organisations that have been consulted include the British Hospitality Association, Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Restaurant Association and NHS Scotland.

As well as showcasing the Scottish larder, Games organisers claim that the Charter outlines a commitment to the ethical, safe, and healthy-living standards for all food served across the Games, including traceability, and will help contribute to the wider ambition of growing the value and reputation of the Scottish food industry.

"Scotland's food and drink is among the world's finest, so it's fitting that Glasgow 2014's Food Charter should set a new benchmark for the country's major events," said David Grevemberg, chief executive of Glasgow 2014.

"This Charter is the result of a great partnership between the Games and Scotland's food and drink industry and demonstrates our shared ambitions for the highest standards in the sourcing of produce consumed during Glasgow 2014 by everyone from athletes to spectators.

"The Commonwealth Games is an opportunity to showcase Scotland's outstanding produce and the values behind it to our visitors from across the globe."

The new Commonwealth Games Food Charter aims to promote local Scottish produce
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