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Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Fruit and Vegetables

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take to increase the general public’s daily intake of fruit and vegetables, and to increase the proportion of those foods that are grown in the UK.

Answer

This Government promotes eating plenty of fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy, balanced diet. The Eatwell Guide illustrates this supported by the long-running 5 A DAY campaign. Defra is also working to deliver the 10 key outcomes of the Government’s Good Food Cycle, one of which is healthier and more affordable food.

Alongside this, Defra, food chain stakeholders and primary producers are co-designing a horticulture growth plan. This plan aims to collaboratively grow sector profit, productivity and contribute to national food security. This is likely to include growing the market share for our homegrown produce – whether through exports, retail, out of home market or public procurement.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL212
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Horticulture Fruit Vegetables
Link
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