Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee Agenda and Papers February 2025

The Committee will be exploring the theme of the Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework. 

10:00 – Chair’s Welcome  

To include an introduction, apologies, declarations of interest, and minutes from the October 2024 meeting.   

10:05 – 10:30 Chair and Director Updates  

10:30 – 11:30 The Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework – The Story So Far  

The Committee will receive a presentation from Joy Alexander (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs). 

11:30 – 12:00 FSA involvement in the Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework  

The Committee will receive a presentation from Sharon Gilmore (Head of Standards and Dietary Health, FSA in Northern Ireland) and Jennifer McGonagle (Dietary Health Lead, FSA in Northern Ireland).

12:00 – 12:30 Defra Food Strategy

The Committee will receive a presentation from David Holmes (Deputy Director of Strategy, FSA) in relation to the emerging work on the Defra Food Strategy.

12:30 – 13:00 Lunch 

13:00 – 14:00 Interactive Session – Looking Ahead 

The Committee will explore the next steps for the Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework. 

14:00 – 14:30 Summary Discussion 
 
14:30 AOB/Close 

Next themed meeting: 9 April