UK food supply chain vulnerable to cyber-attack, expert warns

Complacent reliance' on overseas produce and computer ordering has put supply at risk

Britain's food supply is highly vulnerable to cyber-attacks, a leading food expert has warned, saying greater emphasis on domestic production would boost the UK's food security.

If anyone wanted to really damage the British food system, they could just take out the satellites," said Tim Lang, professor of food policy at City, University of London. Our just-in-time' system is entirely dependent on computerised logistics. When you pay for your food at the checkout, the computer isn't just adding up the bill, it's reordering the stock."