The package will support domestic food production, boost innovation in the sector supporting it to reach its economic potential as well as recruit the next generation of farming and food leaders.
This includes a new Blueprint for Growing the UK Fruit and Vegetable Sector, setting out how industry and Government can work together to increase domestic production and drive investment into this valuable sector which is worth more than £4 billion to the UK economy.
The Government has also announced further action to ensure fairness across the food supply chain, committing to delivering regulations to improve fairness in the fresh produce and egg sectors.
Environment Secretary Steve Barclay said: “Food security is vital to our national security, which is the summit is so important, bringing together Government and key representatives from the farming and food sector at Downing Street.
“The announcements will turbocharge the growth of our horticultural sector supporting the building of cutting-edge glasshouses and innovative farming techniques to put British fruit and vegetables on our plates all-year round. We will continue to invest in and support farmers to produce the best of British food to strengthen our food security, championing innovation in the sector.”