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Westminster conference to discuss priorities for UK food security

19th Apr 2023 - 05:00
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Westminster conference to discuss priorities for UK food security
Abstract
The Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum (WFNF) policy conference, taking place on Wednesday 10th May, will focus on priorities for food security in the UK.

Delegates will assess the way forward for policy, strategy and stakeholder action in order to improve domestic food production and resilience, alongside the maintenance of a robust international food supply.

There will be a discussion on ‘innovative’ approaches to underpinning a food-secure future, as well as addressing household food insecurity issues in the context of cost of living challenges.

The keynote speakers include Anna Taylor, executive director of The Food Foundation; Dr Riaz Bhunnoo, director of Global Food Security Programme for UKRI; Sue Pritchard, chief executive of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission as well as Sue Davies, Strategic Policy Advisor at Which?

Areas for discussion include:

  • Food market stability: the future balance of domestic and international supply chains in the context of challenges around geopolitical, environmental and international market factors
  • Industry support: what is needed for primary producers and others in the supply chain to bolster UK food production in the context of rising production and other costs
  • Gene editing and alternative proteins: research and development priorities - consumer trust and engagement - innovative approaches to domestic food production
  • Household food insecurity: tackling health inequality - affordability and accessibility of healthy foods - priorities for local authorities - issues around cost of living and public engagement

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Written by
Edward Waddell