Five major UK supermarkets demand new food rules under Andy Burnham - full list

What's OnShoppingSupermarketsTesco, Sainsbury's and Aldi join forces to demand change10:44, 30 Jul 2026Tesco, Aldi, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Co-op have called on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority in the form of a new Good Food Bill. The supermarkets have warned that the next “food shock” is “not a question of if, but when”.‌In a signed letter, the supermarkets, which are joined by leading charities in making the call to the abour Party government prime minister, say: “Each new shock lands on a food system with less capacity to absorb it. British production of fruit and vegetables has fallen 16% since 2015, and we now import 78% of our supply.‌“The next food shock is not a question of if, but when. To meet it prepared, food has to stop being an afterthought for the Govern