food security uk

What do countries depend on for food security?

Physical resources and global supply chains

What are the physical resources essential for countries?

Food, water, energy

What vulnerabilities do countries face?

Climate change, conflict, price fluctuations

What is food security?

When people have reliable access to sufficient, affordable, and nutritious food

What was the UK average daily calorie intake in 1940?

Around 2350

What was the UK average daily calorie intake in 2000?

Around 2150

What are reasons for the decrease in calorie intake?

Less physically active lifestyle, increased awareness of obesity, government advice for lower fat and sugar intake

When did wheat prices peak?

2022

When did rice prices peak?

2008

What do high food prices mean for lower income households?

Reduced affordability

What percentage of its food does the UK produce?

60%

What percentage of fruit and vegetables in the UK are imported?

80%

What affects food availability in the UK?

Crop failure and rising global prices

What was the impact of WW2 on food and trade?

Disrupted imports and rationing

When was the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) introduced?

1950s

What did CAP increase?

Food production through intensification

What has happened with CAP since the 90s?

Farming has become more sustainable and yields stable

What type of food demand has increased?

Seasonal food all year round

What types of foods have seen increased imports?

High-value foods

What are examples of high-value foods?

Exotic fruit, coffee, spices

What are the two types of food poverty?

Temporary or long-term

What causes food poverty?

Inability to afford nutritious food or lack of local access

What does food poverty increase reliance on?

Food banks

What do some children receive for free?

Free school meals

What challenges do families face during school holidays?

Struggling to replace school meals and parents may skip meals

What are the benefits of allotments and urban farming?

Local food production, reduces food miles, improves access to free food

What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?

Consumers buy shares in local farms, providing farmers with guaranteed income

How can food waste be reduced?

Supermarkets redistributing surplus food and apps like Too Good To Go

What practices are involved in organic and sustainable farming?

Crop rotation, reduced chemical use, long-term food security focus

What is the government policy related to sustainable farming?

Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS)