The Future of Our Food System 

Today Defra are publishing a package of material on food which covers important issues surrounding UK food security and sustainability: http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodrin/security/index.htm

As a valued stakeholder, they are inviting your views on the future of ther food system through a new web forum, to help them shape the evolution of Britain's food policy.

Please have a look at Defra's online discussion - 'Food 2030'   - and take part in the debate. They want your feedback to help shape our food policy agenda, and to help them work out what they need to do to tackle some of the pressures, and maximise the opportunities, Defra are all faced with.

Their deadline for comments on all elements of the package is October 16th - either via email to foodpolicyunit@defra.gsi.gov.uk or through the 'Food 2030' online discussion. They invite you to visit the site on a regular basis to see how the conversation on the future of food is progressing.

Their aim is to produce a clear strategy later this year on what Government, Industry and consumers need to do to achieve our goals.

Defra have also recently revamped the Food and Drink pages on the Defra website and would welcome any feedback or suggestions on these: http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodrin/index.htm

Finally, you can view a short video of Hilary Benn speaking about this announcement on their website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/latest/2009/food-0810.htm