Food facts

British farmers produce food to world leading standards. Awareness of food security has changed in recent years, there is a desire for fresh, British, assured produce that is from sustainable sources and to high animal welfare standards . Here are a few key facts:

• It is predicted that by 2030 world demand for food will grow by 50%
  
  
• The Red Tractor logo guarantees that you are buying quality food and drink that meets strict standards of food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare
  
  
• The logo also includes a guarantee of origin - so the Union flag in the Red Tractor logo tells you that the product has been farmed, processed and packed in the UK
  
  
• Currently the UK is 74% self sufficient in all indigenous type food and 60% self sufficient in all food 
  
  
• In a recent Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) survey, 87% of consumers agrees that 'Supermarkets should focus more on selling food produced by British farmers'
  
  
• British farmers and growers produce a huge variety of foods including hundreds of fruits and vegetables - click on the Red Tractor Recipe booklet link to the left of this page to find out more

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• GINA YOUENS-Wylie - 24/05/2011
  I am concerned that more people in urban areas would buy products to support british farmers if they had more information on their plight
• Susan Proudlove - 04/12/2010
  I am very concerned about all the cheap milk offers in supermarkets. Where should I buy milk to ensure that farmers get a fair price?

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