Food 2030 is the Government’s new food strategy, the first of its kind in over 50 years.
In it the government set out their vision of what they want the food system to look like in 2030, and how it can be achieved.
Hilary Benn launched Food 2030 in January 2010 and the Government has published a number of documents which can be downloaded from the Defra website.
Informed consumers
By 2030 consumers should be informed, can choose, and afford, healthy, sustainable food. This demand should be met by profitable, competitive, highly skilled and resilient farming, fishing and food businesses, supported by first class research and development.
- Food is produced, processed and distributed to feed a growing global population in ways which:
- Use global natural resources sustainably,
- Enable the continuing provision of the benefits and services that a healthy natural environment provides,
- Promote high standards of animal health and welfare,
- Protect food safety,
- Make a significant contribution to rural communities, and
- Allow the UK to show global leadership on food sustainability.
Food security
Our food security will be ensured through strong British agriculture and international trade links with EU and global partners, which support developing economies.
The UK will have a low carbon food system which is efficient with resources – any waste is reused, recycled or used for energy generation.
Food 2030 consultation
In August 2009, the Government published an online consultation document and invited views from stakeholders and the public on the issues surrounding our food system. They have also had meetings with stakeholders from all parts of the food chain over the past year, which have helped them to formulate the Food 2030 strategy.
More information
Defra – Food 2030 strategy
