Tim Lang, a food policy expert, suggests that in case of disasters, Britain should offer special food rations for those following vegan, vegetarian, or religious diets to prevent psychological shock. He warns that future events, potentially including pandemics or cyberattacks, may cause significant disruptions to food supply chains—echoing the shortages witnessed during the Covid pandemic. Additionally, Lang notes that the UK food system is dominated by just a few companies, which pose risks to national food security during crises, highlighting the need for better preparedness and flexibility in food policies.
In the event of disaster, special dietary needs must be considered to avoid causing psychological shock for vegans, vegetarians, and those on specific religious diets.
Stockpiling food may become essential due to potential future disasters that could disrupt national food supplies, including pandemics or cyberattacks.
The Covid pandemic was a glimpse of future food shortages, highlighting the concentration of food supply among a few major retailers.
Current food systems are heavily reliant on a small number of companies, with nine firms accounting for over 94.5% of Britain's food purchases.
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