Consultation outcome

The UK fresh produce sector: review of the supply chain

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 14 December 2023
• Last updated: 14 May 2024 — See all updates

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and government response

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Detail of outcome

We received 134 direct responses to the consultation.

As a result of this consultation, the UK government will initiate the development of draft regulations aimed at establishing clearer contractual frameworks within the sector, which will be tested with industry.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on how the UK fresh produce industry currently functions and how to make changes to support farmers and improve food security.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 14 December 2023 to 11:45pm on 22 February 2024

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about:

• how the UK fresh produce sector currently functions
• the nature of the relationships across the supply chain
• whether the fresh produce supply chain could be improved and how

This consultation and your responses will help us to:

• understand the issues around fairness and transparency that exist within the sector
• design future policy aimed at promoting better business practice and making the supply chain fairer for all

Published 14 December 2023
Last updated 14 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 14 May 2024

   Added the summary of responses and government response.

2. 14 December 2023

   First published.