In England alone the population of people over 65 is predicted to rise by 51% by 2030 compared to 2010. The number of people over the age of 85 will rise even more starkly – by 101%.
Are the government and the food industry ready for this profound change?
In the May 2013 meeting of the Business Forum we heard from experts in ageing, and discussed some of the many implications of an ageing population on the food system.