Seven MPs have submitted a proposal asking the government to present a parliamentary report on increasing local food production and exports, expand export support measures, and allow alcohol producers to sell their own products to visitors. The Standing Committee on Business and Industry majority proposes legislation enabling on-site alcohol sales, while minority members offer alternative proposals on a parliamentary report and the status of the existing local food strategy.
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The Storting asks the government to present a parliamentary report on increased production and exports of local and specialty food.
The Storting asks the government to create greater room for Norwegian food and drink in export-focused support schemes and to increase flexibility in how these schemes operate.
The Storting asks the government to expand opportunities for local producers of alcoholic beverages—including wine, strong beer, and cider—to sell their products to visitors and showcase what they make.
The Storting asks the government to propose legislation soon on the sale of alcoholic drinks above 4.7 per cent from the point of production, with the aim of allowing alcohol producers to sell a limited volume of their own production directly to visitors. (Committee majority)
The Storting asks the government to present a parliamentary report on increased production and exports of local and specialty food and drink. (Conservative Party)
The Storting asks the government to create greater room for Norwegian food and drink in export-focused support schemes and to increase flexibility in how these schemes operate. (Conservative Party)
The Storting asks the government to present an update on progress with the 'Recipe for More Local Food and Local Drink' initiative and propose strengthening measures in the state budget for 2027. (Centre Party and Red Party)