Experts Warn UK on Vegan, Muslim Crisis Rations

Experts, including Professor Tim Lang, have warned that the UK is severely underprepared for crises such as cyberattacks or military assaults that could disrupt the nation's food supply chain. Lang stressed the importance of government planning to ensure ration packs accommodate dietary needs for vegans, vegetarians, and Muslims, providing necessary psychological comfort during emergencies. Other countries like Germany and Sweden have already begun tailoring crisis food responses to diverse diets and ethnicities, while the UK has been criticized for complacency. Recent cyberattacks on supermarkets like Co-op and Marks & Spencer highlighted the fragility of supply chains, and a targeted attack on Tesco could have widespread consequences. Sir David Omand, former GCHQ director, noted the UK's complex, digitized logistics and lower societal resilience compared to previous generations. Experts have urged government advisory committees to urgently analyze and plan for diverse dietary requirements in national food security strategies.