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Food: Labelling

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 June 2025UIN 59097

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which organisations from the food and drink sector has he met to discuss the Food Labelling Consultation since July 2024; and what the dates were of those meetings.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

I regularly meet with key food and drink sector stakeholders such as the Food and Drink Federation, the National Farmers' Union, UK Hospitality, and the British Retail Consortium to discuss food system issues including relevant Government consultations such as the Fairer Food Consultation.

Defra officials also engage regularly with a range of key food and drink stakeholders, including as part of the ongoing development of the Government's food and animal welfare strategies.

Additionally, I am pleased to let the Hon. Member know that the Summary of Responses and Government Response to the consultation have now been published.

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