Food facts
- It is predicted that by 2030 world demand for food will grow by 50%
- The Union flag within the Red Tractor logo guarantees quality food that is grown, reared and processed in the UK
- Currently the UK is 74% self sufficient in all indigenous type food and 60% sel
f 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'
- Eating British fruits and vegetables in season is good for you. Foods that are in season contain the nutrients, minerals and trace elements that our bodies need at particular times of the year
