The DFPNAB sets out practical policy proposals to help the UK Government achieve its pledge for 50% of public sector food to be local or sustainable within this parliament.

The DFPNAB proposes that the government mandates procurement standards through the Buying Better Food (BBF) Framework. This ready-to-implement solution will ensure public spending drives measurable economic, social, and environmental benefits - delivering real growth within this parliamentary term.

Our view on the Buying Better Food and Drink agreement by Crown Commercial Service (CCS), which introduces dynamic food procurement into public sector supply chains.