The Future of Food Chains

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

FOOD PRODUCTION: RE-SHORING THE UK’S FOOD SUPPLY

THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL BUSINESS IN DRIVING INNOVATION

Food production has the most significant impact on overall carbon emissions from the food sector and it is estimated that the UK Food system accounts for 35% of total UK domestic emissions (WRAP, 2022). As such government regulation on food supply, production, and processing is likely to be stepped up as we approach carbon neutrality. Increasing government regulation is likely to be aided by the rise of conscious consumerism, which will induce a need for brands to innovate and adopt new technologies and provide greater visibility as to the environmental impact of food. The growing need for improvement in our food system is likely to result in the emergence of new production methods, and innovative asset classes. The role of alternative forms of farming, will grow accordingly and play a key role in mitigating against adverse weather conditions and poor yields, whilst simultaneously facilitating the gradual transition to a diversified healthy and sustainable diet.