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The measures put in place by Government to control the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly had a...
Conclusion
The measures put in place by Government to control the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly had a significant and disruptive effect on food systems in the UK. The food supply chain was, with time, Government support and the efforts of key workers, able to keep providing food to those who could afford and were physically able to go to shops and supermarkets. In addition, significant efforts were made by COVID-19 and food supply 51 Government to ensure that Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) people who had to shield at home received food, albeit not always adequate in quantity or nutrition. Therefore, the food supply chain for retail consumers and CEV people was shown to be resilient. However, it remains to be seen how the food system will reorient to a new normal, a key test of resilience, particularly where foodservice and hospitality are concerned. The longer-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our food supply resilience remain to be seen.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 10 October 2020. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Inquiry
COVID-19 and food supply
Report
First Report - COVID-19 and food supply
30 Jul 2020
HC 263
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
6.1 yrs
Report published
30 Jul 2020