Series: Scientific Sub-Committee. Meetings 1(40) - 17(40) Papers 1(40) - 72(40)
Taylor Kenkel
A file of meeting minutes and memoranda concerning issues discussed by the Scientific Sub-Committee on Food Policy. Subjects covered in the file include food supplies and imports; agricultural production and the ploughing-up campaign; the use of grassland; and the use of the basal diet as the foundation of food policy. Further topics discussed include the infestation of grain by insects; the production of yeast through molasses; studies on the nutritional values of milk, bread, potatoes, and vegetables; plans to add vitamins to bread and flour during their production; the production of canned vegetables and dried milk; the nutritional value of sugar; and the decision to reduce the pig and poultry population. Information is also provided on food production in Scotland; the benefits of communal feeding; and food policies on the German home front.
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The National Archives · 31 December 1940 English
used is yeast-like (a torula) and is cultivated The organism involving comparatively simple apparatus and is by a method eight hours. The culture medium contains as its completed sulphate of …
The National Archives · 26 July 1940 English
(c) Of all types of livestock the cow is the most efficient converter of fodder crops and concentrates into human food while milk and milk products are readily available to …
The National Archives · 5 December 1940 English
6. As regards production, the Committee cannot do otherwise than anticipate a continuation of the recent decline in yields and production to the end of this year; moreover, they consider …
The National Archives · 23 October 1940 English
so in the case of vegetables, potatoes and milk, increases in the production of which were recommended. It was further recommended that in the case of imports priority should be …
The National Archives · 27 August 1940 English
6. Pulses (peas, beans, lentils and ground nuts) are import###nt because they contain much protein of peculiar value in a mainly cereal diet. The home grown pulses yield more protein, …
The National Archives · 10 September 1940 English
1940 of glasshouse-grown tomatoes at 110,000 tons, about half the amount desired. Any steps by which production might be increased should be taken. Importation should be encouraged whether as fresh …
The National Archives · 25 September 1940 English
of view the primary objective should prices to consumers at a level which will bring the foods necessary for health and work within the reach of the whole population. Since …
The National Archives · 27 July 1940 English
(i) Largely increased production should be aimed at in the case of carrots, onions, cabbage (including spring cabbage, cabbage grown for spring greens and savoys), kales, and peas for canning …
The National Archives · 31 August 1940 English
5. The fear of an unremunerative surplus is ever present in the minds of the growers and it has already been suggested by the Committee elsewhere* that one prices offered …
The National Archives · 27 December 1940 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT). SECRET. S.F.C.(40) 69. COPY NO. 27th DECEMBER, 1940. WAR CABINET SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON FOOD POLICY. DRAFT TENTH REPORT. BREAD. 1. …