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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The dairy industry is economically significant so, as a result, is also politically powerful. This report shows that, despite widely differing amounts of money – spent on different systems to support the dairy industry – measures are nor benefiting dairy farmers, particularly those in the UK, and smaller, family dairy farms throughout the world. The effects are also largely negative for poor farmers in poor countries, the environment, public health and for animal welfare. The report concludes with proposals for a better dairy industry.

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Milk is bought regularly by over 90 per cent of households. This report examines the way milk and other dairy products are produced and the impact this has on the environment, animal welfare and our health.

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Cause or Compromise reports on a 2002 survey into marketing partnerships between food companies and health charities or medical associations. It was undertaken by the Food Commission, the UK’s leading consumer watchdog on food issues. Sustain now looks after the Food Commission publications archive.

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Written in 2002, this paper looks at what each English Regional Development Agency has done, and is planning to do, to support sustainable food economies. It makes recommendations for the RDAs to support sustainable food economies.

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