The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is developing public sector food and catering policy to align government procurement with sustainable food production and environmental objectives outlined in the Agriculture Act 2020. The policy aims to create market demand for food produced with environmental and animal welfare benefits, supporting farmers practising sustainable land management. Current status is active with consultation on possible policy changes.
Post-legislative assessment of the Agriculture Act 2020.
Towards a Good Food Cycle: a UK government food strategy for England, considering the wider UK food system.
Seeking views on proposed changes to public sector food and catering policy.
Government is adopting an ambitious and transformational approach to public sector food and catering. We are determined to use public sector purchasing power to ensure positive change in the food system. Our vision is that public sector food and catering …
Government is adopting an ambitious and transformational approach to public sector food and catering. We are determined to use public sector purchasing power to ensure positive change in the food system. Our vision is that public sector food and catering …
Seeking views on proposed changes to public sector food and catering policy.
How the government is responding to the growing population's demand for food, while minimising the impacts of farming and food production on the environment.
This scorecard shows those buying food or catering services for the public sector how to evaluate the cost of services against other criteria.
Third Reading 15:08:00 Bill passed and sent to Commons.
Order of Commitment Discharged 15:14:00 Moved by Baroness Cumberlege: That the order of commitment be discharged. Baroness Cumberlege (Con): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been tabled to the Bill, and that no noble Lord has indicated a …
Second Reading 10:59:00 Moved by Baroness Cumberlege: That the Bill be read a second time. Baroness Cumberlege (Con): My Lords, I declare my interests, which are in the register. I am the executive director of two companies, Cumberlege Connections Ltd …