Cosmetic specifications for fresh produce and national food security
Tabled 1 September 2026 by Sarah Dyke
That this House notes with concern the impact of extreme summer heat on UK fresh produce; calls for greater flexibility in cosmetic specifications for fresh produce, given that appearance does not reflect nutritional value, in order to reduce food waste before it leaves the farm gate; further calls on the Government to strengthen the powers of the Groceries Code Adjudicator to protect both producers and consumers; believes that food security is national security; and further believes that a Good Food Bill would help transform England's food system to reduce reliance on foreign imports rather than domestic self-sufficiency, improve access to nutritious food, support lower prices for consumers, and establish a statutory national food strategy.
Signatories (25)
- Sarah Dyke Sponsor
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Clive Jones
- Dr Danny Chambers
- Jim Shannon
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Helen Morgan
- Ian Roome
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Alex Brewer
- Wera Hobhouse
- Brian Mathew
- Andrew George
- Gideon Amos
- Dr Roz Savage
- Helen Maguire
- Adam Dance
- Vikki Slade
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Mr Will Forster
- Luke Myer
- Hannah Spencer
- Siân Berry
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Carla Denyer