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Sustain welcomes publication of 2011 Green League - 07/06/2011
Sustain congratulated People & Planet today on its publication of the only independent assessment of the environmental and ethical performance of UK universities, including measurement of their sustainable food performance.
Sustain congratulated People & Planet today on its publication of the only independent assessment of the environmental and ethical performance of UK universities, including measurement of their sustainable food performance.
Rosie Boycott promises good food for London police, transport workers and the fire brigade - 07/12/2010
Sustain congratulates the Greater London Authority (GLA) for adopting a healthy and sustainable food policy for catering provided to London’s police, transport workers, fire brigade and GLA staff.
Sustain congratulates the Greater London Authority (GLA) for adopting a healthy and sustainable food policy for catering provided to London’s police, transport workers, fire brigade and GLA staff.
Public sector organisations praised as “good eggs” - 06/12/2010
Using locally grown, seasonal vegetables and a commitment to buying free range eggs, were among the initiatives that have helped public sector caterers from across London win prestigious Good Food on the Public Plate awards.
Using locally grown, seasonal vegetables and a commitment to buying free range eggs, were among the initiatives that have helped public sector caterers from across London win prestigious Good Food on the Public Plate awards.
Metropolitan Police Service praised as “good eggs” by Rosie Boycott - 17/11/2009
The Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) decision to only buy free range eggs was recognised at the inaugural Good Food on the Public Plate awards at City Hall last night [16 November]. The awards, presented by Rosie Boycott who chairs the London Food Board, went to 15 universities, hospitals and other public sector bodies who have made great strides to make the food they serve more sustainable by serving food that is local, seasonal, Fair Trade or assured by an animal welfare scheme.
The Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) decision to only buy free range eggs was recognised at the inaugural Good Food on the Public Plate awards at City Hall last night [16 November]. The awards, presented by Rosie Boycott who chairs the London Food Board, went to 15 universities, hospitals and other public sector bodies who have made great strides to make the food they serve more sustainable by serving food that is local, seasonal, Fair Trade or assured by an animal welfare scheme.
More than mince: quality meat for a public sector budget - 30/07/2008
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Looking for cost efficient, tasty cuts of meat that your customers will enjoy? Then this free event is for you!
'Use public money for public good!' say food campaigners - 07/07/2008
Cabinet Office criticised for proposing a voluntary rather than compulsory scheme to improve the healthiness of food in hospitals, care homes, prisons and the armed forces.
Cabinet Office criticised for proposing a voluntary rather than compulsory scheme to improve the healthiness of food in hospitals, care homes, prisons and the armed forces.
NHS must prioritise healthier and sustainable food - 04/07/2008
Sustain press statement following lead story on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme (5 July, 2008), featuring Richard Parish, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for Public Health.
Sustain press statement following lead story on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme (5 July, 2008), featuring Richard Parish, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for Public Health.
Response - Rural Development Programme for England - 22/05/2006
Rural Development Programme for England 2007 – 2013 Consultation response by Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.
Rural Development Programme for England 2007 – 2013 Consultation response by Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.
A case for a sustainable food logistics centre - a food hub - 23/11/2005
Under the auspices of the London Hospital Project, but with additional funding from the London Development Agency, Sustain commissioned Professor John Whitelegg to prepare a case for a sustainable food logistics centre - a food hub.
Under the auspices of the London Hospital Project, but with additional funding from the London Development Agency, Sustain commissioned Professor John Whitelegg to prepare a case for a sustainable food logistics centre - a food hub.
The Hospital Food project has published the interim report - 08/11/2005
The hospital food project has published the interim report: 'Getting more sustainable food into London's hospitals: Can it be done? And is it worth it?' A full report will be published in Spring 2006.
The hospital food project has published the interim report: 'Getting more sustainable food into London's hospitals: Can it be done? And is it worth it?' A full report will be published in Spring 2006.
Working Party Response: BAP Case For Traditional Orchards - 24/10/2005
Support from Sustain’s Traditional Orchards Project Working Party for English Nature's case to include traditional orchards as a new habitat action plan in the coming revision of the Biodiversity Action Plan.
Support from Sustain’s Traditional Orchards Project Working Party for English Nature's case to include traditional orchards as a new habitat action plan in the coming revision of the Biodiversity Action Plan.
Sustain’s response to DEFRA’s Food Industry Sustainability Strategy - 28/07/2005
FISS fails to recognise the limitations of consumers’ ability to drive sustainability through the food industry.
FISS fails to recognise the limitations of consumers’ ability to drive sustainability through the food industry.
Working Party response to the Levett-Therivel Review of the Little Red Tractor scheme - 07/04/2005
Sustainable Food Chains Working Party outlines vision of sustainable farm assurance scheme following Sustainable Development Commission's (SDC) review of the Little Red Tractor scheme.
Sustainable Food Chains Working Party outlines vision of sustainable farm assurance scheme following Sustainable Development Commission's (SDC) review of the Little Red Tractor scheme.
Report from the seminar on the development of sustainable food infrastructure - 18/02/2005
Download presentations and read discussion notes from the sustainable food infrastructure workshops held at the King’s Fund, London, on the 9th February 2005.
Download presentations and read discussion notes from the sustainable food infrastructure workshops held at the King’s Fund, London, on the 9th February 2005.
Royal Brompton Hospital serves up local organic “Brompton Breakfast” - 26/01/2005
The Royal Brompton Hospital is holding a “Brompton Breakfast” morning on Wednesday 26th January to highlight its work in the catering department to increase the proportion of local and organic food served to staff, patients and visitors.
The Royal Brompton Hospital is holding a “Brompton Breakfast” morning on Wednesday 26th January to highlight its work in the catering department to increase the proportion of local and organic food served to staff, patients and visitors.
Hospital Food Project - Distribution Research Report - 12/11/2004
This report highlights some of the distribution barriers which are facing local and organic food producers when selling to the London market, and for purchasing organisations such as hospitals to buy locally made and distributed foods.
This report highlights some of the distribution barriers which are facing local and organic food producers when selling to the London market, and for purchasing organisations such as hospitals to buy locally made and distributed foods.
Good for the environment, Good for you: Make yours a local lunch in Farmers’ Market Month - 24/08/2004
Sustain has teamed up with the National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) to promote strong reasons to ‘Make yours a local lunch’ during Farmers’ Market Month this September.
Sustain has teamed up with the National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) to promote strong reasons to ‘Make yours a local lunch’ during Farmers’ Market Month this September.
Prince of Wales visits London Food Link project - 28/06/2004
On Thursday 1st July King’s Fund president HRH The Prince of Wales and chief executive Niall Dickson will meet farmers, hospital staff and organisers of the Hospital Food Project, which boosts NHS hospitals’ use of locally produced and/or organic food. They will be hosted at St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, Tooting, South London, one of the project’s four pilot sites.
On Thursday 1st July King’s Fund president HRH The Prince of Wales and chief executive Niall Dickson will meet farmers, hospital staff and organisers of the Hospital Food Project, which boosts NHS hospitals’ use of locally produced and/or organic food. They will be hosted at St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, Tooting, South London, one of the project’s four pilot sites.
Lord Whitty visits the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust - 29/04/2004
On the 9th February Food and Farming Minister Lord Whitty visited the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust to learn about how local and organic food will be available in the hospital via the ‘Hospital Food Project’.
On the 9th February Food and Farming Minister Lord Whitty visited the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust to learn about how local and organic food will be available in the hospital via the ‘Hospital Food Project’.
Local food supply means fresher food in London hospitals - 28/01/2004
January 4th saw the launch of a new two year London Food Link project, in partnership with the Soil Association to increase local and/or organic food into London NHS hospitals.
January 4th saw the launch of a new two year London Food Link project, in partnership with the Soil Association to increase local and/or organic food into London NHS hospitals.
Local food links converge to turn ideas into action - 21/11/2003
Over the last ten years, local food has become of increasing interest to people as concerns about where our food comes from and how it is produced have escalated. To address these concerns, policy makers and practitioners involved with local food will converge on the Kindersley Centre in Berkshire..
Over the last ten years, local food has become of increasing interest to people as concerns about where our food comes from and how it is produced have escalated. To address these concerns, policy makers and practitioners involved with local food will converge on the Kindersley Centre in Berkshire..
£5 billion potential boost to local economies through local food in public sector catering - 16/07/2003
Using local food in our school, hospital and prison canteens would boost local economies by at least £5 billion and create many local jobs.
Using local food in our school, hospital and prison canteens would boost local economies by at least £5 billion and create many local jobs.
Eating Oil summary document - 01/12/2001
Eating Oil summary document
Eating Oil summary document
Sign up for your climate change loyalty card - 01/12/2001
Eating Oil by Sustain and Elm Farm Research Centre takes a comprehensive look at how far our food travels and our dependency on imports and on fossil fuels to produce, process, package and distribute food.
Eating Oil by Sustain and Elm Farm Research Centre takes a comprehensive look at how far our food travels and our dependency on imports and on fossil fuels to produce, process, package and distribute food.
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