Food labelling can be a powerful tool to drive food system change

When food labelling is designed to truly institute greater transparency and accountability in food production, it can be a powerful tool to drive food system change.

Food labelling regulatory reform is needed to address the public and institutional interests to make information relating to food safety and standards and food system sustainability available to everyone. It is also an important policy tool to drive societal shifts to deliver the UK’s long-term net-zero commitments.

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Image by Angus D. Birditt @ourisles, Balbirnie Farm

We need food labels that enable:

Supply chain transparency, traceability and cooperation across the whole food system

Consumers and businesses to make informed purchasing decisions

Farmers and producers to be supported in transitioning into and carrying on playing part in sustainable and regenerative food production

Consumers

will have clear and fact-based information to make informed decisions at all points of purchasing and at all price points

Farmers & Producers*

will have the means to distinguish themselves from other farmers and producers with different standards of production, including competitors from abroad

* includes manufacturers and producers

Food Retailers & Hospitality, out-of-home

particularly small-size businesses, will be released from the technical challenges and financial burden to produce their own standards of labelling that are trusted by all stakeholders

Government

will have an effective tool to support the nations’ food-related environmental and social policies and targets

Investors

access the farming and manufacturing data to make sustainable investing decisions

Research & Advocacy Groups

access the farming and manufacturing data to develop multifarious food system analyses and engage with businesses, investors, and the government to drive positive change

Why it matters to:

There are great opportunities for food labels to empower all food system stakeholders to accelerate the transition to sustainable food production for the U.K.

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We are committed to engaging with all stakeholders in a considerate, positive, and proactive manner.

Image by Emli Bendixen,taken at Wilding Cider