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Food: Supply Chains

Asked by Mark PritchardConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 25 October 2024UIN 10060

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's closed consultation entitled The UK fresh produce sector: review of the supply chain, updated on 14 May 2024, whether he plans to introduce new regulations for fresh produce contracts.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Government will deliver a resilient and healthy food system, with a new deal that ensures fairness in the supply chain across all sectors, including the fresh produce sector. Farmers should always receive a fair price for their products and the Government is committed to tackling contractual unfairness wherever it exists.

Defra will continue to work closely with stakeholders from the fresh produce sector on the best way to achieve this.

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