Coalition government formalises its plans for UK food industry
As part of the official document detailing their plans for the next five years, the new Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition government has announced the changes and improvements in the pipeline for the UK food sector and food job workers.
The following is a brief summary of what the food industry can expect in the next few years:
Agriculture and food production
In the document, the two parties in power agree that there is much more work to be done to support the UK farming and food production industry. Key focuses are set to be the protection of biodiversity, encouraging sustainable food production, and making rules for farmers much clearer and less burdensome.
Livestock
The government wants farmers to take more precautionary action against mass outbreaks of disease in livestock. There has also been an emphasis placed on maintaining high animal welfare standards.
Government food
The coalition wants to take a closer look at parliament's own food purchases, ensuring that all government departments only procure food that lives up to British production standards without incurring extra costs for taxpayers.
Small retailers vs. supermarkets
The document outlines how the divide between small food retail businesses and national supermarket chains can be bridged. Planning committees will have to take competition and the strain on local businesses into account when approving the construction of new supermarkets.
The following is a brief summary of what the food industry can expect in the next few years:
Agriculture and food production
In the document, the two parties in power agree that there is much more work to be done to support the UK farming and food production industry. Key focuses are set to be the protection of biodiversity, encouraging sustainable food production, and making rules for farmers much clearer and less burdensome.
Livestock
The government wants farmers to take more precautionary action against mass outbreaks of disease in livestock. There has also been an emphasis placed on maintaining high animal welfare standards.
Government food
The coalition wants to take a closer look at parliament's own food purchases, ensuring that all government departments only procure food that lives up to British production standards without incurring extra costs for taxpayers.
Small retailers vs. supermarkets
The document outlines how the divide between small food retail businesses and national supermarket chains can be bridged. Planning committees will have to take competition and the strain on local businesses into account when approving the construction of new supermarkets.
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