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Food: Supply Chains

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 25 February 2026UIN 113843

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps are being taken to localise food supply chains.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The good food cycle recognises the key role that regional and local food systems can play in supporting delivery of the growth, health, sustainability, and food security/ resilience outcomes. Defra wants to enable an environment that champions UK food cultures and celebrates British food. Connecting local communities can be a key vehicle for achieving this outcome and for harnessing a stronger food culture. As Defra develop a food strategy, the Government will be considering how we can better support local and place-based initiatives, to deliver the changes needed to deliver our outcomes.

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