Public have huge trust in farmers but study shows understanding of food production remains limited

Latest Red Tractor research says consumers also have concerns over imports with more than a third saying they do not meet British standards

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
A new Red Tractor survey found 94% of consumers do have faith in UK food
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A new Red Tractor survey found 94% of consumers do have faith in UK food

British consumers continue to place strong trust in UK farmers and food, but most admit they do not fully understand how food is produced, according to new research. The latest Trust in Food Index found...

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