Tim Bennett, president of the National Farmers’ Union, has been appointed as a member of the council of Food from Britain by Margaret Beckett, secretary of state, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the department said.
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Food from Britain serves as the market development consultancy for British food and drink producers.
FFB receives a Government grant through DEFRA of £5.4m (US$9.4m) to maximise exports of food and drink produced in the United Kingdom. FFB has received an additional £3m from DEFRA for 2003/06 to support the quality regional food sector.
Tim Bennett, who farms in Camarthen, West Wales, was elected president of the NFU in 2004, having served as deputy president for six years.
“I am pleased to announce Tim Bennett as a new member of Food from Britain’s council,” Beckett said. “The range of experience he brings to the role will help Food from Britain continue to deliver a quality service, and help us to promote excellence in British food.”
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By GlobalData“I am proud to accept a place on the Food from Britain council,” Bennett said. “I believe this country’s farmers and growers produce some of the best food in the world and Food from Britain plays a key role in its promotion. I look forward to working with FFB to raise awareness of our fine produce, link British producers with new markets internationally and attract more visitors to enjoy British food.”
“We are very pleased that Tim Bennett will be joining our council,” said Gordon Summerfield CBE, chairman of FFB. “His knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs will be of great benefit to FFB.”
