Dear Constituent,
Thank you for your email.
The Government must commit to tackling contractual unfairness that can exist in the agri-food supply chain and Ministers should work to support farmers and ensure they get fair prices for their products.
The previous Government commissioned the Fresh Produce Supply Chain Review to enhance fairness in the industry, helping British farmers and growers secure a fair return while ensuring consumers continue to enjoy access to high-quality, fresh British produce.
With the review now concluded, I would like the Secretary of State to confirm whether he intends to implement the proposed regulations that were developed in collaboration with the industry. These measures, aimed at creating clearer contractual frameworks, would ensure better protection for producers and help level the playing field.
I am committed to backing British farmers, and it is only right that producers should be paid a fair price.
Thank you again.
Yours sincerely,
Mel Stride MP
MP for Central Devon