Shaping a Healthier Food System

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) welcomes the UK Government’s Food Strategy for England 2025 as a timely and ambitious framework for shaping a healthier, more sustainable, and resilient food system. As the UK’s leading professional body for food science and technology, IFST is proud to contribute its scientific expertise and sector-wide insight to this national conversation.

Our response highlights the critical role that food scientists and technologists play in delivering the strategy’s goals, from improving access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food, to driving innovation and productivity across the sector. We commend the Government’s recognition of the food industry’s economic and societal value, and its commitment to fostering a skilled, diverse workforce through investment in STEM education and vocational training. We also support the strategy’s emphasis on environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and supply chain resilience.

Finally, we applaud the celebration of the UK’s vibrant food cultures and the focus on empowering consumers through education and engagement. IFST stands ready to support the Government in turning this vision into reality; ensuring that science, innovation, and professionalism remain at the heart of the UK’s food future.

For more information, please see: UK Government’s Food Strategy for England 2025 and download our response