FDF attends the UK’s 2023 Global Food Security Summit in London

20 November 2023

FDF Chief Executive, Karen Betts, attends the 2023 Global Food Security Summit in London. 

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Today [Monday 20th November] FDF Chief Executive, Karen Betts, attended the 2023 Global Food Security Summit, hosted by the UK Prime Minister the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak. With global food security and nutrition at the top of the agenda, the Food & Drink Federation was delighted to represent the UK’s food chain and Britain’s largest manufacturing sector. 

Topics discussed included: 

  • New approaches to ending preventable deaths of children 
  • Harnessing science and technology for food security  
  • Anticipating and preventing famine and food security crises  
  • Building a climate-resilient and sustainable food system  

The Summit is co-partnered with Somalia and UAE as COP28 Presidency and was developed with and sponsored by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

The FDF is proud to be invited to attend and represent our members - especially on how innovation and technology can improve food security and help to build a climate-resilient and sustainable food system.