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<p>Defra is having conversations across Government with regard to food procurement
policy, and how we can highlight the importance of buying domestic food. We will build
on this engagement and review how the public sector, including hospitals, schools
and prisons, can benefit from sourcing British produce. At the end of the Transition
Period, there will be further scope to prioritise British produce in the public sector.</p><p>The
UK's growing reputation for quality food and drink, with high standards of food safety,
animal welfare and sustainability is an excellent platform to increase demand for
our products still further. Defra's Food is GREAT campaign leverages this growing
reputation and helps businesses to succeed in overseas markets by ensuring global
recognition of UK excellence in food and drink, whilst encouraging our food and drink
companies to export more.</p>
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