A group of over 150 experts has expressed concerns that the UK is unprepared for food shortages during crises, highlighting the inadequacy of the current food supply system. They argue that the reliance on a 'just-in-time' delivery model and the absence of national food storage leave the country vulnerable to various threats, including climate change and geopolitical tensions.
The experts recommend establishing local food resilience committees, auditing reliance on large food companies, and creating community food storage schemes. They emphasize the need for a strategic shift in food production to ensure nutritional needs are met and to decentralize the food supply system.