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The Jellied Eel Magazine shortlisted for top award - 03/05/2012
The Jellied Eel has been shortlisted for best food magazine in the Guild of Food Writers awards this year.
The Jellied Eel has been shortlisted for best food magazine in the Guild of Food Writers awards this year.
Good food firmly on London’s Mayoral plate - 20/04/2012
Four of London’s Mayoral candidates have pledged in their manifestos to improve London’s food – the first time that healthy and sustainable food has featured on the political agenda of all of the main contenders for London’s leadership.
Four of London’s Mayoral candidates have pledged in their manifestos to improve London’s food – the first time that healthy and sustainable food has featured on the political agenda of all of the main contenders for London’s leadership.
London’s best local sausage revealed - 12/04/2012
The results are in from the Jellied Eel's Love Your Local Sausage competition run in partnership with London Farmers' Market. And the winners are...
The results are in from the Jellied Eel's Love Your Local Sausage competition run in partnership with London Farmers' Market. And the winners are...
London’s chefs go the whole hog for Nose-to-Tail Fortnight - 10/04/2012
Top London chefs will be taking part in a two-week celebration of nose-to-tail meat eating in May 2012. Chefs participating include the Dock Kitchen’s Stevie Parle, offal expert Anissa Helou, and food designers Blanch and Shock, as well as the Cinnamon Club, Table Café, Manson, and Nopi restaurants.
Top London chefs will be taking part in a two-week celebration of nose-to-tail meat eating in May 2012. Chefs participating include the Dock Kitchen’s Stevie Parle, offal expert Anissa Helou, and food designers Blanch and Shock, as well as the Cinnamon Club, Table Café, Manson, and Nopi restaurants.
Search to find London’s top veggie restaurant launched - 03/04/2012
London’s ethical food magazine, The Jellied Eel, together with the Ethical Eats caterers network, is launching a competition to find the best veggie restaurant in the capital, to tie in with National Vegetarian Week.
London’s ethical food magazine, The Jellied Eel, together with the Ethical Eats caterers network, is launching a competition to find the best veggie restaurant in the capital, to tie in with National Vegetarian Week.
London Food Link network event - 05/03/2012
Hear from some of the most exciting food initiatives in London at the London Food Link's Network Event
Hear from some of the most exciting food initiatives in London at the London Food Link's Network Event
The Mayor and Seb Coe urge green-fingered Londoners to 'Grow for Gold' - 23/02/2012
Capital Growth launches The Big Dig weekend to help Londoners get involved in thriving food gardens in their neighbourhoods. Small grants available to community groups wanting to set up their own gardens.
Capital Growth launches The Big Dig weekend to help Londoners get involved in thriving food gardens in their neighbourhoods. Small grants available to community groups wanting to set up their own gardens.
On your marks, get set, grow – Mayor and Capital Growth launch Olympic food growing competition - 06/02/2012
As the capital prepares to host the 2012 Games this summer, Londoners are being invited to get their hands on an Olympic-inspired cash giveaway by growing their own food.
As the capital prepares to host the 2012 Games this summer, Londoners are being invited to get their hands on an Olympic-inspired cash giveaway by growing their own food.
The Big Smoke’s Best Banger - 18/01/2012
The Jellied Eel magazine is teaming up with London Farmers' Markets to get Londoners to choose their favourite local farmers’ market sausage.
The Jellied Eel magazine is teaming up with London Farmers' Markets to get Londoners to choose their favourite local farmers’ market sausage.
Mayor awards Capital Growth’s food growing 'heroes' - 31/12/2011
London garden heroes awarded as further food growing grants round is opened
London garden heroes awarded as further food growing grants round is opened
How does your London Borough fare in the 2011 good food league table? - 21/11/2011
New London maps show Borough progress on food growing, school food, food waste, encouraging food outlets to serve healthier food, and buying ethical products, including Fairtrade, free range eggs and sustainable fish. How well is your Borough doing?
New London maps show Borough progress on food growing, school food, food waste, encouraging food outlets to serve healthier food, and buying ethical products, including Fairtrade, free range eggs and sustainable fish. How well is your Borough doing?
Eight out of 10 Londoners call for less food waste - 17/11/2011
Seventy-nine per cent of Londoners want to see businesses in the capital reduce their food waste, a survey by ethical eating magazine The Jellied Eel has revealed.
Seventy-nine per cent of Londoners want to see businesses in the capital reduce their food waste, a survey by ethical eating magazine The Jellied Eel has revealed.
Local Harvest in London Fields - 19/09/2011
London Fields Farmers’ Market celebrates the Harvest Festival with hyper-local food with the help of Mayor-backed Capital Growth project. Several community food growing spaces in Hackney will be selling their surplus fruit, vegetables and preserves on Sunday 25th September.
London Fields Farmers’ Market celebrates the Harvest Festival with hyper-local food with the help of Mayor-backed Capital Growth project. Several community food growing spaces in Hackney will be selling their surplus fruit, vegetables and preserves on Sunday 25th September.
UK’s largest Edible Open Gardens Day offers glimpse of city's 'food-farms' - 01/09/2011
Around 50 of London’s community food-growing gardens will be throwing open their gates to the public in September, resulting in the largest opening of food growing spaces on a single day for any one city in the UK.
Around 50 of London’s community food-growing gardens will be throwing open their gates to the public in September, resulting in the largest opening of food growing spaces on a single day for any one city in the UK.
Wish you were eating here? - 28/07/2011
After years of enduring processed, overpriced junk, visitors may finally be in for a pleasant surprise if they stop for a bite at London’s top tourist hotspots, a survey by the Jellied Eel magazine has revealed today.
After years of enduring processed, overpriced junk, visitors may finally be in for a pleasant surprise if they stop for a bite at London’s top tourist hotspots, a survey by the Jellied Eel magazine has revealed today.
Thornton's Budgens nurtures local producers with market stall - 27/07/2011
Capital Growth’s community food growing sites are excited to be the first to sell their locally grown produce at the launch of the new Thornton’s Budgens market stall.
Capital Growth’s community food growing sites are excited to be the first to sell their locally grown produce at the launch of the new Thornton’s Budgens market stall.
Going back to our roots: chefs invited to trace a vegetable’s journey from farm to market - 08/07/2011
Chefs, restaurateurs and caterers are being urged to don their wellies for a day at Laleham Farm in Middlesex and London’s New Covent Garden Market on Tuesday 26th July 2011.
Chefs, restaurateurs and caterers are being urged to don their wellies for a day at Laleham Farm in Middlesex and London’s New Covent Garden Market on Tuesday 26th July 2011.
Mayor calls on Londoners to pledge 'bee friendly' behaviour - 13/06/2011
LIDA agency, part of M&C Saatchi, produce Tube and 'Bee-movie' campaign, as part of Capital Growth, to help London's bees.
LIDA agency, part of M&C Saatchi, produce Tube and 'Bee-movie' campaign, as part of Capital Growth, to help London's bees.
Capital Growth announces 1000th community food garden - 09/06/2011
Sudbourne Primary school in Lambeth has been named as the 1000th Capital Growth space today. Across the 1032 new spaces supported, an estimated 35,000 green-fingered volunteers have now managed to get involved in food growing.
Sudbourne Primary school in Lambeth has been named as the 1000th Capital Growth space today. Across the 1032 new spaces supported, an estimated 35,000 green-fingered volunteers have now managed to get involved in food growing.
Painting the Town Red - 19/05/2011
Londoners will get a surprise on Friday (20th May) morning when they cross Trafalgar Square to work, as it is set to be re-named Tomato Square as 100,000 tomato plants descend on the famous London landmark.
Londoners will get a surprise on Friday (20th May) morning when they cross Trafalgar Square to work, as it is set to be re-named Tomato Square as 100,000 tomato plants descend on the famous London landmark.
1000 for 1000: Win a grand for your food-growing project? - 21/04/2011
Apply to Capital Growth for in-kind support for your food-growing project by 6th May 2011 for a chance to win. One space who registers will be randomly selected to win £1000 and become the prestigious Capital Growth space number 1000.
Apply to Capital Growth for in-kind support for your food-growing project by 6th May 2011 for a chance to win. One space who registers will be randomly selected to win £1000 and become the prestigious Capital Growth space number 1000.
What’s the sustainable deal... with the royal seal? - 12/04/2011
The royal family has been criticised for giving its regal stamp of approval to some rather dubious products over the years, but a new emphasis on more environmentally and socially responsible practices is about to spread across all the royal warrants..
The royal family has been criticised for giving its regal stamp of approval to some rather dubious products over the years, but a new emphasis on more environmentally and socially responsible practices is about to spread across all the royal warrants..
Pret (and McDonald’s!) pass the sustainable fish sandwich test - 26/01/2011
Jellied Eel survey into London's fish sandwiches, and how sustainable (or not) they are.
Jellied Eel survey into London's fish sandwiches, and how sustainable (or not) they are.
Mayor backs beekeeping campaign to bring hives to London - 25/01/2011
Capital Bee wants to encourage responsible beekeeping and a bee-friendly city, asking Londoners to grow food, plant flowers and use less chemicals in the garden. The campaign will provide beehives, bees, equipment and training for the 50 new beekeepers.
Capital Bee wants to encourage responsible beekeeping and a bee-friendly city, asking Londoners to grow food, plant flowers and use less chemicals in the garden. The campaign will provide beehives, bees, equipment and training for the 50 new beekeepers.
Housing Associations Boost Capital Growth Scheme - 21/09/2010
Capital Growth has been boosted by two major housing associations, Family Mosaic and L&Q, signing up to the scheme. The news comes before the Edible Estates summit on 19th October.
Capital Growth has been boosted by two major housing associations, Family Mosaic and L&Q, signing up to the scheme. The news comes before the Edible Estates summit on 19th October.
Cycle Tour of London's secret food-growing gardens - 20/09/2010
Londoners can visit 14 exciting new food-growing gardens on Saturday 25th September as part of the inaugural Capital Growth Open Gardens Day. Four of the spaces are also on a special bike route so cyclists can tour them on wheels.
Londoners can visit 14 exciting new food-growing gardens on Saturday 25th September as part of the inaugural Capital Growth Open Gardens Day. Four of the spaces are also on a special bike route so cyclists can tour them on wheels.
Vote for London Food Link - 07/09/2010
Sustain's London Food Link has been shortlisted for the London Lifestyle Awards Green category. The candidate with the most votes will win, so we're calling on you to vote for us.
Sustain's London Food Link has been shortlisted for the London Lifestyle Awards Green category. The candidate with the most votes will win, so we're calling on you to vote for us.
London Food Link’s September Network Do - 07/09/2010
Places still left for the free network event for those into sustainable food in London. Book now!
Places still left for the free network event for those into sustainable food in London. Book now!
Ethical eateries showcased for discerning diners in ‘Restaurant Ramble’ - 02/09/2010
On 28th September, Ethical Eats, the London based network of sustainable restaurant and catering businesses, is giving punters a chance to sample four independent eateries serving up great (and sustainable) food.
On 28th September, Ethical Eats, the London based network of sustainable restaurant and catering businesses, is giving punters a chance to sample four independent eateries serving up great (and sustainable) food.
Mayor launches food growing competition to find green-fingered residents - 15/08/2010
Social housing residents are being challenged to become the capital’s best community food growers in the Edible Estates competition launched by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and Capital Growth.
Social housing residents are being challenged to become the capital’s best community food growers in the Edible Estates competition launched by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and Capital Growth.
London’s top food growing pupils unveiled - 12/07/2010
Blue Peter gardener announces winners of Capital Growth schools competition.
Blue Peter gardener announces winners of Capital Growth schools competition.
First Ever Royal Parks’ Training Allotment Opens to the Public in The Regent’s Park - 17/06/2010
A new allotment garden in The Regent’s Park opens today. Aimed at training people with an interest in food-growing projects and allotment gardening, it is the first facility of its kind in a Royal Park.
A new allotment garden in The Regent’s Park opens today. Aimed at training people with an interest in food-growing projects and allotment gardening, it is the first facility of its kind in a Royal Park.
£75,000 now available for ‘grow your own’ schemes - 09/02/2010
The cash is available as part of the Capital Growth scheme, supported by the Mayor of London and managed by London Food Link, which encourages Londoners to grow their own food in under-used areas of the capital.
The cash is available as part of the Capital Growth scheme, supported by the Mayor of London and managed by London Food Link, which encourages Londoners to grow their own food in under-used areas of the capital.
Mayor launches competition to get London’s school kids growing their own food - 21/01/2010
London's primary school children are being encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables by the Mayor, Boris Johnson, through a new Capital Growth schools competition launched today (Thursday 21 January).
London's primary school children are being encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables by the Mayor, Boris Johnson, through a new Capital Growth schools competition launched today (Thursday 21 January).
Urban Growing Spaces from London join forces at The Covent Garden Real Food Market - 24/09/2009
The Covent Garden Real Food Market will host an exclusive stall in conjunction with Capital Growth/Sustain, which will see the finest Urban Growing Spaces from London join forces for the first time.
The Covent Garden Real Food Market will host an exclusive stall in conjunction with Capital Growth/Sustain, which will see the finest Urban Growing Spaces from London join forces for the first time.
London convenience stores given fruit and veg makeover - 24/09/2009
As part of the Buywell project, London Food Link are launching a scheme with 17 stores around London to improve access to healthy affordable food.
As part of the Buywell project, London Food Link are launching a scheme with 17 stores around London to improve access to healthy affordable food.
London Food Link's response to the revision of the London Plan - 13/07/2009
This response details how and why food should be woven into the London Plan during its 2009 revisions.
This response details how and why food should be woven into the London Plan during its 2009 revisions.
Capital Growth receives prestigious RHS Commendation for London's 'grow your own' revolution - 13/07/2009
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, Rosie Boycott, Chair of London Food, and Sustain today (Friday, 10 July) accepted a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Commendation for Capital Growth during a visit to the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, Rosie Boycott, Chair of London Food, and Sustain today (Friday, 10 July) accepted a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Commendation for Capital Growth during a visit to the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
Rosie Boycott unveils Capital Growth garden at Hampton Court Show to inspire Londoners to ‘grow their own’ - 08/07/2009
Rosie Boycott, Chair of London Food, today (Monday 6 July) called on Londoners to get out into their gardens, roof terraces and balconies to grow their own fruit and vegetables, as she revealed the ‘Edible Spaces with Capital Growth’ garden at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
Rosie Boycott, Chair of London Food, today (Monday 6 July) called on Londoners to get out into their gardens, roof terraces and balconies to grow their own fruit and vegetables, as she revealed the ‘Edible Spaces with Capital Growth’ garden at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
Londoners fight the credit crunch with good, affordable food - 03/12/2008
Community groups all over London are helping people through the rough economic crisis by running a host of events this winter to provide delicious and affordable food for local people.
Community groups all over London are helping people through the rough economic crisis by running a host of events this winter to provide delicious and affordable food for local people.
Boris’ advisor Rosie Boycott warns food system cannot cope with crisis - 20/11/2008
In an interview with The Jellied Eel magazine Rosie Boycott questioned where London would get its food from if faced with a crisis.
In an interview with The Jellied Eel magazine Rosie Boycott questioned where London would get its food from if faced with a crisis.
Mayor launches Capital Growth to boost locally grown food in London - 04/11/2008
Project set to create 2,012 new food growing spaces for London by 2012
Project set to create 2,012 new food growing spaces for London by 2012
New award for London's most sustainable caterers - 05/10/2008
Sustain are sponsoring a new category in the Sustainable City awards open to restaurants, event caterers, staff canteens, street vendors, and other caterers.
Sustain are sponsoring a new category in the Sustainable City awards open to restaurants, event caterers, staff canteens, street vendors, and other caterers.
Good Catch launches at Billingsgate Fish Market - 22/09/2008
This joint initiative aims to help chefs and restaurateurs find practical solutions to sourcing, serving and promoting sustainable seafood.
This joint initiative aims to help chefs and restaurateurs find practical solutions to sourcing, serving and promoting sustainable seafood.
‘Best Sustainable Restaurant’ category for the 2008 Time Out Eating & Drinking Awards - 11/09/2008
London Food Link collaborates with Time Out to create new ‘Best Sustainable Restaurant’ category for the 2008 Time Out Eating & Drinking Awards.
London Food Link collaborates with Time Out to create new ‘Best Sustainable Restaurant’ category for the 2008 Time Out Eating & Drinking Awards.
New food around the block - 26/06/2008
Growing Round the Houses , a new briefing paper, explains how social housing providers and their tenants can work together on their estates to grow food
Growing Round the Houses , a new briefing paper, explains how social housing providers and their tenants can work together on their estates to grow food
New report shows edible cities are the future - 02/05/2008
Edible Cities, looks at examples of urban agriculture projects in cities including New York, Milwaukee and Chicago and identifies a series of opportunities that other cities could be adopting.
Edible Cities, looks at examples of urban agriculture projects in cities including New York, Milwaukee and Chicago and identifies a series of opportunities that other cities could be adopting.
Can London Feed Itself? - 28/04/2008
This June as part of London Festival of Architecture 2008, City Hall will host a conference, Growing Food For London looking at Urban Agriculture in the capital.
This June as part of London Festival of Architecture 2008, City Hall will host a conference, Growing Food For London looking at Urban Agriculture in the capital.
London restaurants launch eco-friendly fish options - 24/04/2008
Four top north London restaurants come together to launch their new certified sustainable eco-friendly fish options.
Four top north London restaurants come together to launch their new certified sustainable eco-friendly fish options.
Chefs, buyers, restaurant owners and food suppliers - if you only attend one event in 2008, make it this one! - 21/12/2007
London Food Link are delighted to announce London’s biggest ever local food event; a Celebration of Local Food at New Covent Garden Market
London Food Link are delighted to announce London’s biggest ever local food event; a Celebration of Local Food at New Covent Garden Market
Fresh dough for sustainable food: new grant scheme for London sustainable food events - 17/12/2007
A new fund to promote sustainable food events in London was launched today by the London Development Agency and London Food Link
A new fund to promote sustainable food events in London was launched today by the London Development Agency and London Food Link
A green achievement the cash strapped Olympics CAN afford - 14/12/2007
London’s bid promised to provide “local, seasonal and organic” food. As costs of the Olympics spiral out of control Olympic bosses will be relieved to hear that food for a genuinely ‘green games’ need not cost more.
London’s bid promised to provide “local, seasonal and organic” food. As costs of the Olympics spiral out of control Olympic bosses will be relieved to hear that food for a genuinely ‘green games’ need not cost more.
New service to help London food buyers keep it local - 08/10/2007
On 10th October, London Food Link is launching the 'local food finder' - an online directory to help businesses in London locate food produced in and around the capital.
On 10th October, London Food Link is launching the 'local food finder' - an online directory to help businesses in London locate food produced in and around the capital.
City Harvest for BBC’s Urban Chef - 17/08/2007
Urban gardeners and farmers across the capital are gearing up for the 8th City Harvest Festival , highlighting food produced in London.
Urban gardeners and farmers across the capital are gearing up for the 8th City Harvest Festival , highlighting food produced in London.
A Celebration of Local Food **Event postponed** - 14/08/2007
“Event postponed” London Food Link are working with a number of partners to put on an event at New Covent Garden Market this October, bringing together local producers and London's commercial buyers
“Event postponed” London Food Link are working with a number of partners to put on an event at New Covent Garden Market this October, bringing together local producers and London's commercial buyers
City Harvest Festival - 09/08/2007
22nd September sees Enfield host the closest the capital gets to its own county show. This year London Food Link are lending a hand and challenging Londoners to get growing.
22nd September sees Enfield host the closest the capital gets to its own county show. This year London Food Link are lending a hand and challenging Londoners to get growing.
Awards offer profit opportunities for environmentally active hotels - 09/08/2007
Sustain are the sponsors of the sustainable food awards for this years Considerate Hoteliers awards launched this week.
Sustain are the sponsors of the sustainable food awards for this years Considerate Hoteliers awards launched this week.
London restaurant goers hungry for change - 04/05/2007
London’s restaurants are missing out on a booming market for local and ethical food, according to a new report, One Planet Dining: London’s growing market for eating out sustainably, published this week by London Food Link.
London’s restaurants are missing out on a booming market for local and ethical food, according to a new report, One Planet Dining: London’s growing market for eating out sustainably, published this week by London Food Link.
GREEN AND BLACK? New report shows ethnic businesses falling behind in race for green pound - 11/04/2007
A new report published today reveals that ethnic food businesses have not yet grasped the market opportunities presented by the growing appetite for sustainable food.
A new report published today reveals that ethnic food businesses have not yet grasped the market opportunities presented by the growing appetite for sustainable food.
London restaurants put the environment on the menu - 10/04/2007
A unique new organisation has been launched to promote green issues among London restaurants. Ethical Eats is a network of the capital’s eateries brought together by sustainable food experts London Food Link to champion the ethical approach to catering.
A unique new organisation has been launched to promote green issues among London restaurants. Ethical Eats is a network of the capital’s eateries brought together by sustainable food experts London Food Link to champion the ethical approach to catering.
Islington Street Trading Strategy - 23/03/2007
To read London Food Link's response to this draft strategy, please follow the link above.
To read London Food Link's response to this draft strategy, please follow the link above.
Response by London Food Link to the inquiry into London’s allotments - 01/01/2007
In responding to this inquiry, we have endeavoured to consult our network, and particularly those who are involved in allotments directly, although this has proved difficult over August. However, we are confident that the views expressed are broadly representative of London Food Link’s network.
In responding to this inquiry, we have endeavoured to consult our network, and particularly those who are involved in allotments directly, although this has proved difficult over August. However, we are confident that the views expressed are broadly representative of London Food Link’s network.
Olympic Procurement Policy consultation - 02/10/2006
London Food Link have submitted a response to the consultation on the ODAs (Olympic Delivery Authority’s) procurement policy.
London Food Link have submitted a response to the consultation on the ODAs (Olympic Delivery Authority’s) procurement policy.
The considerate hotel of the year award 2006 - 01/08/2006
Applications for The Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards 2006 are now being invited and are open to any UK hotel or guesthouse with 6 or more guest bedrooms.
Applications for The Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards 2006 are now being invited and are open to any UK hotel or guesthouse with 6 or more guest bedrooms.
Growing Underground - 05/07/2006
London Food Link help restaurant to source produce from within the tube network, as seen on TV!
London Food Link help restaurant to source produce from within the tube network, as seen on TV!
Report on sustainable food procurement for London's Schools - 07/12/2005
Launched on the 25th November 2005 at a food strategy consultation event, this report for the London Development Agency details work undertaken by London Food Link explorimg opportunities for sustainable food to be introduced into London schools.
Launched on the 25th November 2005 at a food strategy consultation event, this report for the London Development Agency details work undertaken by London Food Link explorimg opportunities for sustainable food to be introduced into London schools.
Mayor unveils strategy to improve London’s food - 30/09/2005
The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone and Jenny Jones the Chair of London Food today (Wednesday 14th September 2005) launched a draft London Food strategy and they are asking Londoners for their comments. London Food Link will be running this three month consultation.
The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone and Jenny Jones the Chair of London Food today (Wednesday 14th September 2005) launched a draft London Food strategy and they are asking Londoners for their comments. London Food Link will be running this three month consultation.
Response to the consultation on the Development of the London Housing Strategy, 2005. - 01/02/2005
Sustain and the Food Commission are working under contract to the LDA, to develop guidelines useful to planners, social housing organisations, local authority staff, Primary Care Trusts and local food and health organisations. The aim is to stimulate work that will improve access to healthy and affordable food in deprived areas of London.
Sustain and the Food Commission are working under contract to the LDA, to develop guidelines useful to planners, social housing organisations, local authority staff, Primary Care Trusts and local food and health organisations. The aim is to stimulate work that will improve access to healthy and affordable food in deprived areas of London.
Capital Eats: an analysis of London’s food economy - 17/06/2004
The report found that Londoners spend nearly £11 billion on food each year. However, it also highlighted the lack of access to nutritious food for people on low-incomes. It showed that 53 per cent of inner London children and 33 per cent of outer London children live below the poverty line whilst 13 wards in East London boroughs have been identified as “food deserts” where there is no local provision of affordable fresh food.
The report found that Londoners spend nearly £11 billion on food each year. However, it also highlighted the lack of access to nutritious food for people on low-incomes. It showed that 53 per cent of inner London children and 33 per cent of outer London children live below the poverty line whilst 13 wards in East London boroughs have been identified as “food deserts” where there is no local provision of affordable fresh food.
London’s diverse dough to be consigned to the bread bin - 12/05/2004
Arriving hot on the heels of National Sandwich Week a new report, Bread Street: the British baking bloomer, identifies the threat to London’s food diversity posed by that symbol of standardisation: sliced bread. Despite the huge diversity celebrated in Bread Street, approximately 80% of the bread sold in the UK today is sliced, wrapped, and made from the industrial Chorleywood Bread Process. Just two companies provide more than half the bread we consume.
Arriving hot on the heels of National Sandwich Week a new report, Bread Street: the British baking bloomer, identifies the threat to London’s food diversity posed by that symbol of standardisation: sliced bread. Despite the huge diversity celebrated in Bread Street, approximately 80% of the bread sold in the UK today is sliced, wrapped, and made from the industrial Chorleywood Bread Process. Just two companies provide more than half the bread we consume.
Farmers to hear how to feed London’s 7 million consumers - 31/03/2004
Farmland in and around the M25 could become London’s breadbasket if farmers could only learn to cater for the capital’s 7.4million consumers.
Farmland in and around the M25 could become London’s breadbasket if farmers could only learn to cater for the capital’s 7.4million consumers.
London Food Link Small Grants Scheme - 05/02/2004
Almost a year on from the start of its Small Grants Scheme, LFL has compiled a report including a selection of the funded projects and the progress they have made. There are currently no plans to run the scheme again next year.
Almost a year on from the start of its Small Grants Scheme, LFL has compiled a report including a selection of the funded projects and the progress they have made. There are currently no plans to run the scheme again next year.
Culture Strategy Accepts London Food Link arguments - 04/02/2004
The strategy now makes a point of including food as an important cultural and ethnic issue and outlines support for the new mayoral food Board London Food..
The strategy now makes a point of including food as an important cultural and ethnic issue and outlines support for the new mayoral food Board London Food..
From Brick Lane to Bread Street.. - 25/01/2004
Just around the corner from Brick Lane’s famous bagel shops, the oh!art centre at Oxford House in Bethnal Green is opening an exhibition celebrating the diversity of breads in London. The Bread Street exhibition contains 30 photographs of London’s rich baking tradition, aiming to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of Londoners through the breads they make and eat.
Just around the corner from Brick Lane’s famous bagel shops, the oh!art centre at Oxford House in Bethnal Green is opening an exhibition celebrating the diversity of breads in London. The Bread Street exhibition contains 30 photographs of London’s rich baking tradition, aiming to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of Londoners through the breads they make and eat.
London Food Commission Launched at London Conference - 28/11/2003
A new London Food Commission is to be launched this weekend at the Mayor's London Conference. Deputy Mayor and Green Assembly Member, Jenny Jones will be joined at the launch by Mayor Ken Livingstone and Honor Chapman, Chair of the London Development Agency, which is funding the Commission.
A new London Food Commission is to be launched this weekend at the Mayor's London Conference. Deputy Mayor and Green Assembly Member, Jenny Jones will be joined at the launch by Mayor Ken Livingstone and Honor Chapman, Chair of the London Development Agency, which is funding the Commission.
London Food Link members' submission to the London Wholsale Markets Review - 21/02/2003
London Food Link members' submission to the London Wholsale Markets Review
London Food Link members' submission to the London Wholsale Markets Review
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