Our Food 2024 report: Key insights food businesses
Annual report highlights UK food standards challenges and opportunities for businesses.
Discover key insights from the latest UK food standards report
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland have published their annual "Our Food" report, offering a comprehensive review of food standards across the UK. The report provides important insights for food businesses navigating a complex and evolving food landscape.
The report highlights:
- Food safety pressures - Around the UK, local authority food safety teams face staff shortages and inspection delays. Despite this, 90% of food businesses have good hygiene ratings. SMEs should keep high standards for hygiene and allergen management to protect customers and meet rules.
- Import controls and trade - UK food imports are rising. Businesses must stay up to date with changing rules and new trade deals.
- Food crime - Investigations into food fraud continue. Businesses need clear and honest supply chains to ensure food is genuine and safe.
- Food prices - Consumers worry about the cost of food. Businesses should price products to balance costs while offering affordable, healthy options.
The report also highlights emerging food technologies like precision-bred organisms and cell-cultivated products, with evolving regulatory frameworks. Businesses interested in innovation are advised to monitor these developments.
For full details, on the FSA website.
First published 23 June 2025
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