UK Food Council - The National Industry Alliance
UK FOOD COUNCIL 2026
From farm gate to retail shelf — this is where the UK food industry comes together, independent, evidence-led and built around the people who feed Britain.
HOW WE WORK
Four distinct entities.
One common purpose.
The UK Food Council brings together industry under a clear architecture — each entity with its own voice, its own audience, its own purpose.
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UK Food Council
UMBRELLA · STRATEGY
Britain's food system is one of the most complex and consequential in the world. The UK Food Council exists to make it work better — for everyone involved in it.
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The Alliance
MEMBERS & PARTNERS
The Alliance brings together the people who grow, make, move and buy British food. If you're in the business of feeding Britain, this is your space. Supply side and buy side — at the same table.
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Industry Initiatives
NATIONAL PROGRAMMES
The Council runs national programmes tackling the food industry's biggest challenges — from skills shortages and food security to public health and affordable nutrition.
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Insight
RESEARCH & EVENTS
The Alliance brings together the people who grow, make, move and buy British food. If you're in the business of feeding Britain, this is your space. Supply side and buy side — at the same table.
LATEST FROM INSIGHT
What the industry is watching
From shifting consumer habits to supply chain pressures - the intelligence your business needs, distilled.
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
How value-seeking is reshaping the weekly shop
Inflation fatigue has permanently altered buying patterns. We examine which categories are recovering — and which aren't.
TECHNOLOGY
Tech on the menu: AI transforming UK restaurants
From kitchen automation to dynamic pricing, UK restaurant operators are adopting technology faster than ever. What does it mean for the sector?
SUPPLY CHAIN
Food security in a fragmented world
Global disruption has exposed vulnerabilities. How leading UK producers are building more resilient supply chains for the decade ahead.
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THE MISSION
Setting the agenda for
a stronger food industry
We work across government, business and the supply chain to shape the policies, practices and partnerships that keep British food competitive, sustainable and innovative.
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Policy & Advocacy
Britain's food system is one of the most complex and consequential in the world. The UK Food Council exists to make it work better — for everyone involved in it.
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Intelligence & Research
The Alliance brings together the people who grow, make, move and buy British food. If you're in the business of feeding Britain, this is your space. Supply side and buy side — at the same table.
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Industry Forums
Through conferences, executive roundtables and strategic focus groups we provide a neutral platform for informed dialogue, sector insight and cross-industry collaboration.
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Connections
A curated network of senior executives that puts the right people in the same room at the right time, across the supply and buy side.
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SENIOR EXECUTIVES
£212bn
UK GROCERY MARKET
4.2m
PEOPLE EMPLOYED
£128bn
SECTOR GVA
2026 PROGRAMME
Industry gatherings
worth attending 2026
Executive conferences, focus groups, round table sessions and sector workshops - convened throughout the year to address the issues shaping the future of UK food.
JUNE 26
Future of Food
In association with the Economist · Half-day conference
SEPTEMBER 14
UK Food & Drink - Summit 2026
London · ExCeL · Full-day conference - Open
OCTOBER 02
Consumer Trends - Briefing Autumn Edition
Member Only - Online WhatsApp Review - Full - Closed
OCTOBER 15
Supply Chain Resilience - Round Table
Manchester - Partner Sponsored
NOVEMBER 06
Sustainability & Food System
Transition - Focus Group
London - Half Day Session - Members & Lead Partner
NOVEMBER 28
UK Food Council Annual Executive Dinner
Members & Partners - Black Tie - London
MEMBERSHIP
Join the UK Food Council
Two levels of engagement — open to organisations across the UK food system.
ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP
Alliance Membership
Structured professional affiliation and year-round access to Council briefings, Insight summaries and selected forums. Open to all organisations across the UK food system.
£395 PER MONTH
EXECUTIVE CLUB
Executive Club Member
Closed executive discussions addressing structural market development, regulatory interpretation, capital allocation and long-term sector direction. Maintained for a defined number of senior leaders.
Invitation
only · participation terms discussed privately
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Driving Change: A UK Food Council Initiative to eradicate food poverty, supported by:
The UK Food Council holds Approved Partner Status with the UN Food & Agricultural Organisation
UK Food Council
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The UK Food Council works in partnership with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to strengthen food systems, promote sustainability, and advance food security across the UK and beyond. We invite individuals, businesses, and organisations in the food industry to join us in building a more resilient and sustainable future. Together, we can improve food access, support innovation, and ensure food security for generations to come.
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The UK Food Council hosts exclusive executive events, connecting food industry leaders through focus groups, roundtables, seminars, and conferences.
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