UK Plant-Based Group Lays Out 6 Demands from Starmer’s Labour Government

The Plant-Based Food Alliance (PBFA) in the UK has laid out six demands for Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government to promote plant-based foods and create a more sustainable food system. These demands include promoting plant-based foods as part of sustainable and healthy diets, developing a national action plan for plant-based food, aligning the Eatwell Guide with sustainability, reforming public procurement to spotlight planet-friendly foods, growing more fruits, vegetables, fungi, and pulses domestically, and leveling the playing field for plant-based products by reviewing restrictions on terminology.

The PBFA believes that these demands are realistic and achievable, as they support healthier and more sustainable food systems and align with Labour's focus on sustainable food. They point out the need to overcome challenges from the influential livestock lobby, such as promoting transparency in food policy and breaking down silos between relevant government departments to address health and sustainability issues in the food system.