Why we need the right to food

This new Sustain briefing explains why we need our Right to Food to be incorporated into domestic legislation.

16/10/2019
Right to Food

Campaigners call on Government to end hunger by 2030

The End Hunger UK coalition of national and local charities, anti-poverty organisations and faith groups are asking for a Government-led plan across...

16/10/2019
Food Poverty

Best in dough

Real Bread bakers dominate the World Bread Awards for the eighth year running.

16/10/2019
Real Bread Campaign

Edible Garden Cities

The latest TCPA Practical Guide “Edible Garden Cities” shows how the planning process can help to bring about sustainable local food...

15/10/2019
Planning Food Cities

Sustain comments on the Queen's Speech - new bills on farming, fishing, the environment and trade

14/10/2019
Brexit

What difference could a National Food Strategy make?

Since the start of 2019, we have been asking Sustain members and other experts what policies they would like to see a National Food Strategy promote...

10/10/2019
Food and Farming Policy

New report on the state of the right to food and nutrition in the world

The Global Network on the Right to Food and Nutrition, of which Sustain is a member, have just released a report on the global state of the right to...

09/10/2019
Right to Food

Don't miss the last True Loaf of 2019!

The latest edition of the Real Bread Campaign supporters’ magazine is out now.

08/10/2019
Real Bread Campaign

50 fountains challenge launched to combat plastic pollution

In response to plastic pollution caused by single-use bottles, City to Sea and Sustain have partnered to launch the 50 Fountains Challenge, which...

08/10/2019
Jellied Eel

Harnessing the power of food citizenship

There's a window of opportunity for people to participate in changing our food systems, according to a new report by Food Ethics Council.

08/10/2019
Better Food Britain

Tensions at the heart of Government over food and environment standards after Brexit exposed

A leaked government briefing has exposed tensions at the heart of government towards protecting the UK’s food and environmental standards after...

08/10/2019
Brexit

Government publishes Brexit 'no deal readiness report' with far-reaching changes for food, farming and fishing

The Government has published a Brexit ‘no deal readiness report’, as an anonymous source from number 10 briefs journalists that no deal...

08/10/2019
Brexit

No deal: Fishing industry roundly rejects claims UK is 'fully prepared'

Government's no-deal readiness report follows hard on the heels of the fishing industry raising "very great concerns" about the...

08/10/2019
Brexit

Farmers 'betrayed' by government tariff plans says NFU

Farmers will feel "betrayed" by a government plan not to impose tariffs on the majority of goods entering the UK in the event of a no-deal...

08/10/2019
Brexit

Sourdough September raises smiles around the world

The success of the Real Bread Campaign’s annual extravaganza is indicated by more than 5600 social media posts from at least 57 countries.

07/10/2019
Real Bread Campaign

Celebrate local food and win dinner for two or an Urban Food Hamper

To celebrate another fantastic fortnight of urban food, we are offering two great prizes open to anyone joining the London Food Link network by 13th...

07/10/2019
Jellied Eel

English cricket falls for KP Snacks junk food marketing spin

Cricket players will be dressed in kits promoting high fat, salt and sugary snacks including Butterkist, McCoys and Hula Hoops when they take to the...

04/10/2019
Children's Food Campaign

Caroline Walker Trust anniversary reception

The Caroline Walker Trust will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an Awards Reception on November 12th 2019 at Chandos House, London W1G...

02/10/2019
Children's Food Campaign

Collaboration of NGOs calls time on Government neglect of earth's life support system

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on the Ocean and Crysophere in a Changing Climate reveals the extent of the...

01/10/2019
Sustainable Fish Cities

Urban Food Fortnight Photo Competition

Send in your Urban Food Fortnight snaps for a chance to win £50 worth of vouchers to spend at a London Farmers’ Market near you.

01/10/2019
Jellied Eel

Crofting law deemed 'less important' by Scottish Government

Scottish Crofting Federation is disappointed than new legislation on crofting will not be passed in the next few months.

30/09/2019
Food and Farming Policy

Over half of supermarket Asian sauces are high in salt

A new survey by Sustain member Action on Salt exposes the excessive amount of salt in popular brands of table sauces, Asian sauces and marinades.

29/09/2019
Better Food Britain

Senior government adviser takes on top job in biggest environmental coalition in England

Dr Richard Benwell will join Wildlife and Countryside Link as its Chief Executive from 1 October 2019.

29/09/2019
Food and Farming Policy

Southwark commits to 50 drinking fountains

In a bid to prevent plastic pollution and increase access to healthier options, Southwark is committing to install 10 more drinking water fountains...

26/09/2019
Sugar Smart UK

Making the most of Healthy Start: A toolkit for local action

The Healthy Start voucher scheme helps low-income pregnant women and young children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to buy fruit, vegetables,...

26/09/2019
Food Power

50 Fountains Challenge launched to help fight plastic pollution

City to Sea and Sustain are launching the 50 Fountains Challenge – calling on local areas to provide 50 working public drinking fountains to...

25/09/2019
#50Fountains Challenge

Scottish Government commits extra £1m to help vulnerable people afford food in a no-deal Brexit

Scottish Government commits £1m to assist organisations helping people struggling with food insecurity, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

25/09/2019
Brexit

'Disappointing lack of progress' with sugar reduction say dietitians

Sustain member the British Dietetic Association (BDA) is disappointment at lack of progress with sugar reduction programme following a recent...

23/09/2019
Sugar Smart UK

The complex issue of gene edited animals

A new report by Sustain members on gene-edited animals highlights the complexities of this emerging issue. The report follows the day long...

23/09/2019
Food and Farming Policy

Soft drinks industry levy is champion of sugar reduction programme

Public Health England's latest report reveals a dramatic sugar reduction in soft drinks, whilst other food categories remain significantly behind...

20/09/2019
Children's Food Campaign

Farming, Food and Climate Justice March

The Farming, Food and Climate Justice March will be held on Saturday 5 October at 2pm starting at St James Park London.

20/09/2019
Climate Change and Nature

Sustain supports calls for a climate- and nature-friendly food system

The Sustain alliance is using the day of the Climate Strike, 20th September 2019, to renew calls for a climate- and nature-friendly food system, and...

19/09/2019
Climate Change and Nature

Ministers challenged AGAIN to guarantee food hardship fund for vulnerable people in a no-deal Brexit

Marked 'Extremely Urgent', Sustain has coordinated an open letter to Welfare Secretary Thérèse Coffey, asking her to guarantee...

19/09/2019
Brexit

Sustain at the party conferences

This year we are involved in a number of events at the Labour, Conservative, and Co-operative party conferences.

19/09/2019
Food and Farming Policy

Channel 4 News asks "Who is responsible for securing food for vulnerable people in a no-deal Brexit?"

Channel 4 has broadcast a news feature (19 September)  covering Sustain's concerns about food supplies for vulnerable people in...

19/09/2019
Brexit

Government tells schools to call their suppliers to guarantee food in no-deal Brexit

The Government's Schools Minister has written an urgent letter to local authorities and schools demanding a better understanding of "school...

19/09/2019
Brexit

Welsh First Minister pledges £2 million to food banks in event of no-deal Brexit

The Welsh First Minister has pledged £2m to help vulnerable people get the food they need in a no-deal Brexit.

18/09/2019
Brexit

MPs new report: Our Planet, Our Health highlights major climate and health crisis in food system

In a new report 'Our Planet, Our Health', MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee highlight serious problems in our food...

17/09/2019
Food and Farming Policy

Celebrate 25 years of Fairtrade

Join Sustain member Fairtrade Foundation and Fairtrade London to celebrate 25 years of the Fairtrade mark on 5 October in London.

17/09/2019
Good Food For London

Pumpkin Rescue - Join the fight against food waste

Already campaigning to reduce food waste or interested in doing more? Then PumpkinRescue is for you. All types of organisations can get involved,...

17/09/2019
Veg Cities

How to Crack Workplace Cake Culture

Lou Walker, the Health Coach whose new research found workplaces want cake once a week or less, takes us through her suggestions for rethinking...

16/09/2019
Sugar Smart UK

Housing Group lays a solid foundation for SUGAR SMART

Construction sites aren’t typically known for promoting healthier food choices but Ocean Housing group in Cornwall decided to change all that...

16/09/2019
Sugar Smart UK

Defra refuses to give MP details of disruptions to food supplies in a no-deal Brexit

The Government has refused to disclose details to Green Party MP Caroline Lucas about food supplies to vulnerable people in the event of a no-deal...

16/09/2019
Brexit

No fast food on way home from school needed to reduce childhood obesity

Sustain member the Royal Society for Public Health finds that despite wider efforts to support kids’ healthy eating in school and at home, the...

13/09/2019
Children's Food Campaign

Government trying to 'soften up' public for lower food standards after Brexit

There are signs that the government is trying to 'soften up' the public in preparation for chlorine chicken and hormone beef post Brexit...

13/09/2019
Brexit

Adapting for climate crisis can produce 'significant financial returns'

World leaders from the Global Commission on Adaptation call on governments and businesses to take urgent action to innovate and advance climate...

13/09/2019
Climate Change and Nature

Food for vulnerable people in a no-deal Brexit

September 2019: A call to action on issues that national government, local authorities and Local Resilience Forums need urgently to consider

09/09/2019
Brexit

Drinking water fountains

This guide is aimed at organisations, groups and businesses who are looking to install water fountains for the benefit of their local community....

24/05/2019
Sustain

Strength in diversity: Capital Growth Survey 2017-18

This survey of Capital Growth members was undertaken during the spring of 2018 and completed by 205 people who represent a London-based food growing...

08/02/2019
Capital Growth

Annual report 2017/18

Read the review of Sustain’s activities and achievements for this financial year.

13/12/2018
Sustain