Food Security

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) recently hosted members of the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association (EFFPA), bringing together industry representatives to share insights and discuss developments within the former food and animal feed sectors.

MPs gain first-hand insight into the UK cereal supply chain during a full-day farm visit hosted by AIC as part of a cross-industry fellowship scheme.

AIC welcomes progress on a Land Use Framework for England which promises to clarify the Government's vision for how land will be used to boost food security.

The Environment Secretary Steve Reed MP has announced that the Government will work with industry to create a food strategy, a move that has been welcomed by AIC.

A major review of regulation and regulators at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has been welcomed by AIC.

20 MPs elected at last month's General Election will join a collaborative new industry-led scheme that champions British food and farming in their constituencies and Westminster.

The agricultural supply industry's vital role in strengthening UK food security has been discussed in the UK Parliament.

Boosting the UK's food security has been named a "core priority" by Steve Reed MP, the new Defra Secretary, as UK agriculture's productivity falls.

AIC has set out its core asks of the next UK Government on food security, trade and sustainability after a General Election was called for 4 July 2024.

The UK needs an independent committee to provide oversight on food security, AIC has told the Government at the Farm to Fork Summit 2024.

The area of land farmers can take out of food production under the Sustainable Farming Incentive will be capped, after industry concerns.

A recap of media coverage and political activity relating to AIC, the agri-supply industry and food security.

Improving UK food security will help ensure fairness in the supply chain and alleviate inflationary impacts of market volatility, says AIC.

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of food security in a speech which strengthened AIC's call for an independent UK Food Security Committee.

Why AIC commissioned an independent report assessing the UK agri-food sector's productivity levels and make recommendations on how to sustainably improve our nation's food security.

The need for greater food security in the UK has been highlighted by a committee of MPs, as its report calls on the Government to establish a "Food Resilience Forum".