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
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
Page: Food supply
Getting enough, good quality, appropriate food is key a challenge reported by community food projects. This section details different options for sourcing food, including examples of some innovative schemes taking place around the country.
Good Food Enterprise
Blog: Food Security must be based on agroecology
To realise a future where everyone has access to nutritious and affordable food, we must redefine 'food security' to align with agroecological principles.
Sustain | Tuesday 20 February 2024
News: St Helens Borough Council introduces a healthier food advertising policy
St Helens Borough 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 | Friday 21 March 2025
Commercial Determinants: 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.
