Read the latest policy brief from the H3 project about improving resilience of food supply chains in the UK.
Food supplies in the UK have been disrupted by COVID-19, the cost-of-living crisis, and extreme global weather events. The food we eat is sourced and processed from around the world, with a small number of large companies in control of processing and retailing. Although we currently enjoy food security at an aggregate level, (over) reliance on imports through just-in-time supply means food is not secure in the medium term. Climate change and biodiversity loss continue while the lack of distributive social policy means that healthy foods are inaccessible for an increasing number of households.
These interconnected social and environmental challenges highlight the vulnerabilities in our food systems embedded in the political economic dynamics of provision. This policy brief explores ways to make them more sustainable and resilient.
Read the brief for more insights.
