AIC Key Industry Meetings Week 2 - October 2026

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) team continues to work closely with industry and stakeholders.

Below is a summary of some key meetings and events scheduled for the coming week:

• UK Former Foodstuffs Processors Association (UKFFPA) meeting

• AIC Sustainability Liaison Group meeting

• AIC Services Board meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• Soy Manifesto Group meeting

• National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) roundtable meeting on UK Deforestation Regulations

• British Farming Awards, Birmingham

• Meeting with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on Smart Data, following the consultation brief

• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Industry Market Monitoring Panel meeting

• Meeting of the EU-UK Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) with the Cabinet Office

• Networking lunch at the Canadian High Commission

• Introductory meeting with the Red Tractor External Affairs team

• British Plant Breeders Society (BPBS) Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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Wendy Ford

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