Page: Local Food Growth Plan
Discover our ambitious and collaborative plan to grow the local food sector.
Good Food Enterprise
News: Enfield Council introduces a healthier food advertising policy
Enfield Council signed off on a robust policy to restrict unhealthy food and drinks adverts in their local area. The measures have been introduced to improve public health.
Commercial Determinants | Monday 9 June 2025
Blog: New Government - new opportunities for the good food movement?
After the General Election July 4th, food partnership coordinators came together to discuss opportunities as well as challenges arising from the new Government. This blog summarises reflections as well as an assessment of progress since the General Election.
Sustainable Food Places | Friday 6 September 2024
News: Peterborough Council introduces a healthier food advertising policy
Peterborough Council becomes the second in the East of England to switch the spotlight away from unhealthy food as leaders sign off on a healthier food advertising policy.
Commercial Determinants | Monday 22 July 2024
Reports: Policy Brief: The power of Local Authorities to tackle food and farming emissions
Local councils have significant power to help achieve Net Zero. However, food and farming is missing from nearly two thirds of council climate and biodiversity strategies despite making up a third of UK GHG emissions.
This briefing summarises new research from Sustain into how UK local authorities are tackling emissions from the food system.
Food for the Planet | Wednesday 23 November 2022
News: City of York Council introduces a healthier food advertising policy
City of York Council becomes the second council in Yorkshire to shine a light on healthier food, as leaders sign off healthier food advertising policy.
Commercial Determinants | Monday 20 May 2024
Events: Devolution, the rising powers of Metro Mayors and food
Join this learning session on the history and outlook of devolution in England, the growing powers and influence of Combined Authorities and Metro Mayors and how to engage.
Sustainable Food Places | Thursday 27 June 2024
Page: Good Food Local: The North East report
In our annual Overall and Beyond the Food Bank tables and series of good food maps, we shine a light on each council's approach to food partnerships, household food insecurity and the wider food system. This year is the first time that the North East has participated so the scores mark the beginning of the councils’ journeys to ensure good food for all.
Good Food Local
Page: Edinburgh Community Food Kiosk
A local retail pilot that enables people living in a low income community in Leith to access organic fruit and vegetables grown locally and sourced from organic wholesalers discounted at 50% from a pop up stall in a busy part of Leith.
Bridging the Gap
News: Number 10 holds 'Farm to Fork' food summit - joint statement from Sustain and others
A number of food and farming organisations have signed a joint statement regarding the food summit to be held today at Number 10 Downing Street. There is scant information on the guest list or agenda.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Tuesday 16 May 2023
Sustainable Farming Campaign: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
