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National Food Strategy Expert Panel: Public Appointments

Asked by Paula BarkerLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 28 March 2025UIN 38683

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if his Department will take steps to ensure that the Industry Expert Panel for the National Food Strategy includes representation from businesses involved in the production of (a) legumes, (b) nuts and seeds, (c) fresh, frozen and dried fruits and vegetables and (d) plant-based alternatives.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The membership of the Food Strategy Advisory Board was published on gov.uk on 21 March 2025.

The Food Strategy Advisory Board is the first step in a wider engagement strategy which will continue to ensure and demonstrate the joined-up and system-wide approach for the food system. There is huge expertise, energy and commitment to work towards better food system outcomes, and all stakeholders need to be part of the solution.

There will be multiple routes to share ideas as part of the co-design process in 2025. This collaboration aims to shape the strategy's scope and work together to deliver a comprehensive strategy.

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