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.
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.