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Reports: Bitter Harvest, Bitter Beer (Food Facts No. 7)

This study of the impact of beer production and consumption on people and the environment looks at trends in hop and barley production, and the dynamics of the brewing industry. Our choice of tipple may be less diverse than it appears.
Food Facts | Monday 30 June 2003

News: Sour subsidies - £11 billion on unsustainable milk policies

How is it that we, Europeans spend around €16 billion (£11billion) in supporting the European dairy industry, yet in so many ways the dairy system has broken down?
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Thursday 19 June 2003

Reports: Carrot Fashion (Food Facts No. 6)

Carrots are Britain's second most popular vegetable after potatoes and almost all carrots bought are grown in the UK. This report looks at carrot production, in relation to pesticide use, food miles and biodiversity.
Food Facts | Saturday 31 May 2003

Reports: Soya: The Ubiquitous Bean (Food Facts No. 5)

Soya and soya-derived products are used in around 60% of processed foods in the mainstream UK food industry and form the basis of many vegetarian diets. This report looks at the environmental, social and health implications of soya production.
Food Facts | Wednesday 30 April 2003

News: Response to the consultation document on an animal health and welfare strategy for Great Britain

Response to the consultation document on an animal health and welfare strategy for Great Britain
Sustain | Monday 7 April 2003

Reports: Right to the Core

This publication provides practical information, advice and tips for people supporting primary schools on the promotion of fruit and vegetables. Includes guidance on running training for school staff together with photocopiable overheads and handouts.
Grab 5! | Monday 31 March 2003

Reports: The Pear Essentials (Food Facts No. 3)

Despite increasing consumer interest in eating more fresh fruit, over half of the nation's pear orchards have been destroyed in the last thirty years. This reports show how the UK could be using fewer chemicals and growing more varieties of pears.
Food Facts | Monday 31 March 2003

Reports: How Green are our Apples? (Food Facts No. 4)

Despite increasing consumer interest in eating more fresh fruit, over half of the nation's apple orchards have been destroyed in the last thirty years. That production which remains in the UK has become more intensive, with Cox's apples receiving on average 16 pesticide sprays containing 36 active substances. These reports show how the UK could be using fewer chemicals and growing more varieties.
Food Facts | Saturday 1 March 2003

News: London Food Link members' submission to the London Wholsale Markets Review

London Food Link members' submission to the London Wholsale Markets Review
London Food Link | Friday 21 February 2003

Reports: Where's the Beef? (Food Facts No. 1)

Increasing competition has intensified beef farming practices, while the BSE crisis and health concerns have caused a decline in beef sales. This report details how intensive beef production may be environmentally damaging, while sustainable, extensive beef rearing can be valuable to health and nature conservation.
Food Facts | Saturday 1 February 2003