The UK Government has launched a new national food programme called the Good Food Cycle, with support from Sainsbury.
The initiative is part of a wider effort to build a more resilient food system across the country. Sainsbury is the only retailer involved, acting through its role on the Government’s Food Strategy Advisory Board.
The Good Food Cycle aims to improve access to healthy food, reduce pressure on the food supply chain, and support more sustainable sourcing. It is designed to work across sectors to address long-term challenges facing the UK’s food economy.
No detailed rollout or budget structure has been confirmed. However, the programme signals a shift in how government and supermarkets collaborate on food policy.
Sainsburys food system strategy has aligned with national goals on nutrition, sustainability, and access. The retailer’s participation positions it at the centre of upcoming policy work on public food systems.
Further updates on the programme and its impact on UK retailers are expected later this year.
The Sainsburys food system strategy is now playing a direct role in shaping national food policy through the Good Food Cycle.
