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Public backs action as 48 organisations join forces to plant- rich diets
“The government has highlighted the need to break the cycle of intensive animal agriculture in the UK, and produce a genuine Good Food Cycle,” says Liam “This paper shows widespread agreement
from health, environment, and food professionals that we can achieve those goals with practical, integrated, policies to 69% of respondents in a poll conducted by the organisations behind the plan said that the government should do more to help people eat fruit, vegetables and other “The evidence is unequivocal that people
A policy paper has been published that proposes 10 policy measures the government can enact to increase production and consumption of plant-rich diets, in order to meet the goals outlined in the Good Food Cycle food strategy published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in July 2025. The call comes as the recent National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) revealed that just 9% of children and 17% of adults fruit and vegetables.
by leading organisations and businesses from the food, farming, health, sustainability and animal welfare sectors, including the Food Foundation, the Association UK, UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, Oatly and Compassion in World Farming. The plan has been submitted to new
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds, and Defra Minister, Dame Angela Eagle, today.
based foods – in particular, vegetables, pulses, legumes, fruit, nuts, seeds and improve if we can secure a transition dietary transition can reduce the burden of disease and ease pressure on the NHS. The government has everything to gain by taking action,” says Dr Matthew Lee, Sustainability Lead from Doctors Association UK.
See the policy paper here:
https://shorturl.at/kLF5x
WHA appoints Matt Stimpson as Chair and Cath James as Deputy Chair
people development, and enhanced technical capability, while also supporting the industry as UK and European legislation continues to evolve.”
The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA), the UK’s trade body for the water dispenser sector, has announced key leadership changes following its Annual General Meeting, held near Solihull on 25 September 2025. Matt Stimpson, who has served on the
has been elected as the new Chair of the Association. He succeeds Jon Wicks, who executive Chair. Stimpson, Sales Director at Thirsty Work, brings extensive sector
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experience and will take up his role with immediate effect.
Vision for the WHA Commenting on his appointment, Stimpson said: “I am honoured to be elected as Chair and grateful for the trust placed in me. I aim to build on the excellent work undertaken by Jon Wicks and continue leading industry body. My focus will be and save money through AI, automation,
Acknowledgement of Jon Wicks’s contribution WHA General Manager Phillipa Clow paid tribute to the outgoing Chair, saying: “I would like to acknowledge the during his eight years as Chair. Under his leadership the Association has gone from strength to strength. I am delighted that Members have chosen Matt Stimpson to guide the WHA through its next phase of development.”
Deputy Chair appointment Members also elected Cath James as Deputy Chair. James, Production, Quality & Technical Director at Eden Springs, has served on the WHA Executive Council for three years. She brings substantial expertise in technical compliance, quality systems, regulatory affairs, and supplier assurance. She will support Stimpson in driving forward
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