Last year your views shaped our response to the first stage of the government’s National Food Strategy consultation. By responding in your thousands, you put issues such as meat-consumption, sustainability and the environment at the top of the agenda – thank you!

The Vegetarian Society wants your voice to be heard every step of the way. Make sure you’re a part of the crucial debates and decisions to come by registering on the National Food Strategy website.

Here is what’s happened so far and what you can do next:

August 2019: The government launches the National Food Strategy consultation, the first in 75 years.

September 2019: Over 2,500 people take part in the Vegetarian Society’s survey on what a future food system could look like.

October 2019: Your views shape our statement to the government. Many of you also submit your own statement to the government, giving a greater voice to vegetarians and vegans.

January 2020: Meat-consumption, sustainability and the environment identified as key issues for the consultation. The general public are invited register their interest in future meetings and debates.

Spring 2020: Interim report and recommendations due to be published. Members of the public will be invited to be part of a ‘national conversation’ on food.

Further ahead: A citizens’ assembly is due to debate and agree recommendations that will make the final National Food Strategy document. A government white paper will follow.