Partners & Supporters

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is the UK’s leading trade association for the agricultural supply industry. Representing over 230 Member businesses, AIC supports sectors including animal feed, fertiliser, seed, crop protection, and arable commodity trading. Formed in 2003, AIC works on behalf of its Members by lobbying policymakers, delivering assurance schemes, sharing vital information, and offering technical support to ensure a resilient and productive food supply chain.

BFFF is the leading trade association for the frozen food sector. Its mission is to promote and protect the interests of the frozen food industry. Members cover the entire cold chain of supply. The Federation campaigns with its members to educate, promote and inform consumers, retailers, and the foodservice sector about the value of frozen food. 

As the nation's most trusted source of farming news, market prices and industry insights, Farmers Guardian relentlessly advocates for British farmers in the media and, subsequently, in the Houses of Parliament with campaigns such as #SaveBritain'sFamilyFarms and 24 Hours in Farming. Farmers Guardian has been putting its arm around farmers, marts, and every other hard-working person in the industry for over 180 years, and we will continue to do so for many years to come.

Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability organisation. For 30 years we’ve been convening change-making collaborations in partnership with business, governments, philanthropy, and civil society to accelerate the shift towards a just and regenerative future in which both people and the planet thrive.

Future Food Movement is a leading UK network of food-system experts and leaders turning sustainability ambition into action. Covering around 70% of the UK food industry and including members such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Warburtons, Premier Foods, Greencore and Billington Group, we connect farmers, retailers, brands, NGOs and innovators in trusted spaces where practical solutions, collaborative action and commercial traction drive change.​

The Rice Association is the trade association for the UK rice industry. The sector, which includes importing, milling, processing, and packaging rice, is worth over £900 million per year. There are 16 rice manufacturing facilities in the UK, either milling rice or producing microwaveable ready to heat products. This industry is especially important since the UK is a nation of foodies; sales of rice have gone up 450% since the 1970s.

UK Flour Millers is the trade body for the UK and Irish flour milling industry. The association supports members by facilitating reliable, sustainable, and affordable supplies of wheat, providing training, promoting good practices in health and safety, advocating for the industry, and supporting research and development. There are currently 33 milling members operating 54 flour mills.