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Has anybody else received the following email, asking for how it should be run in the future
Dear Red Tractor Member,
As we move towards a new era in British farming, it feels like the right time to reflect on just how far we have come as an industry. Many of you have been producing great food for decades, adapting and reacting to the challenges and opportunities that come from working in an ever-changing environment.
With the public paying greater attention to some of the fundamental activities which maintain our national well-being and the end of the transition period with the European Union edging closer, it feels like farming is about to go through another period of significant change. I want you to know that we are working hard to ensure that your membership of Red Tractor Assurance supports your business every step of the way.
Established following the BSE and other food scares two decades ago, Red Tractor has been an incredible success story. The scheme was created to help restore trust in our industry – and that is exactly what, together, we’ve been able to do. I say with complete confidence that the assurance scheme we have today and the food producers we have in this country have helped to establish British food and farming as the benchmark for quality across the world.
To maintain this position, and in particular, make sure that British produce is well placed to capitalise on the new trade opportunities which will come from Britain’s exit from the European Union, our standards must be kept up to date. Brexit aside, consumers are more aware than ever about the provenance of what they buy and with the UK aiming to be Net Zero by 2050, the challenges facing producers are unprecedented. With this in mind, being able to account for how you operate your business will become more important than ever.
Having an accreditation assurance scheme, that is not only recognised by consumers and the supply chain but also understands how farmers operate, will be essential as we enter a period that will mean great change for many farmers.
Over the last 12 months we have been working closely with all the farming organisations which represent you, together with farmers, vets, processors and retailers; representatives from every stage of the food chain, from farm to pack, to make sure that our scheme provides the best possible value for money.
They have studied consumer trends, reviewed the latest science and evidence, as well as benchmarked the scheme against competitors and industry best practice.
Armed with this, in the coming weeks we will be conducting a comprehensive review of Red Tractor standards, which will become effective in November 2021 – 4 years since the last. Responses to this review will be invited through the farming organisations that represent you.
Additionally, we will be seeking your individual views on issues that matter to you and your business. I know this is a busy time for you all, which is why we’ve done everything we can to keep this as simple as possible. Our priority is to use this to better understand your businesses and your views.
We will be in touch very soon to explain how you can have your say and help us write the next chapter in Red Tractor’s story.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts as we go through this review process, at such a critical time for our country and UK farming.
With best wishes,
JIM MOSELEY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
www.redtractor.org.uk/rewards
Dear Red Tractor Member,
As we move towards a new era in British farming, it feels like the right time to reflect on just how far we have come as an industry. Many of you have been producing great food for decades, adapting and reacting to the challenges and opportunities that come from working in an ever-changing environment.
With the public paying greater attention to some of the fundamental activities which maintain our national well-being and the end of the transition period with the European Union edging closer, it feels like farming is about to go through another period of significant change. I want you to know that we are working hard to ensure that your membership of Red Tractor Assurance supports your business every step of the way.
Established following the BSE and other food scares two decades ago, Red Tractor has been an incredible success story. The scheme was created to help restore trust in our industry – and that is exactly what, together, we’ve been able to do. I say with complete confidence that the assurance scheme we have today and the food producers we have in this country have helped to establish British food and farming as the benchmark for quality across the world.
To maintain this position, and in particular, make sure that British produce is well placed to capitalise on the new trade opportunities which will come from Britain’s exit from the European Union, our standards must be kept up to date. Brexit aside, consumers are more aware than ever about the provenance of what they buy and with the UK aiming to be Net Zero by 2050, the challenges facing producers are unprecedented. With this in mind, being able to account for how you operate your business will become more important than ever.
Having an accreditation assurance scheme, that is not only recognised by consumers and the supply chain but also understands how farmers operate, will be essential as we enter a period that will mean great change for many farmers.
Over the last 12 months we have been working closely with all the farming organisations which represent you, together with farmers, vets, processors and retailers; representatives from every stage of the food chain, from farm to pack, to make sure that our scheme provides the best possible value for money.
They have studied consumer trends, reviewed the latest science and evidence, as well as benchmarked the scheme against competitors and industry best practice.
Armed with this, in the coming weeks we will be conducting a comprehensive review of Red Tractor standards, which will become effective in November 2021 – 4 years since the last. Responses to this review will be invited through the farming organisations that represent you.
Additionally, we will be seeking your individual views on issues that matter to you and your business. I know this is a busy time for you all, which is why we’ve done everything we can to keep this as simple as possible. Our priority is to use this to better understand your businesses and your views.
We will be in touch very soon to explain how you can have your say and help us write the next chapter in Red Tractor’s story.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts as we go through this review process, at such a critical time for our country and UK farming.
With best wishes,
JIM MOSELEY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
www.redtractor.org.uk/rewards
