Page: Enhancing public sector food procurement
This Bridging the Gap scoping report explores the pivotal role public institutions can play in supporting sustainable supply chains and enabling wider food system change. Public institutions spend £2.4 billion annually procuring food and catering services so there is significant potential for achieving improved health and environmental outcomes.
Bridging the Gap
News: Cheshire West and Chester Council introduces a healthier food advertising policy
Cheshire West and Chester Council becomes the third in the North West of England to switch the spotlight away from unhealthy food as leaders sign off on a healthier food advertising policy.
Commercial Determinants | Friday 23 August 2024
News: UK Food Security: latest government report points to multiple crises
Statistics on food security show growing and serious threat from climate change, over-reliance on imports and an increase in household food poverty.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Wednesday 11 December 2024
News: A third of London boroughs have healthier food advertising policy; Kingston passes restrictions
Kingston 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 | Tuesday 30 September 2025
Blog: What is local food? It depends on more than where you live
Local food isn't just about fixed geography. It's also about connecting people who grow food with people who eat it, bringing environmental, economic and place-making benefits. Our new film shines a light on our Bridging the Gap pilot in Cardiff doing just that.
Bridging the Gap | Thursday 23 October 2025
News: Grants to help communities tackle food and the climate and nature emergency
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to any UK local food partnership, local authority or community group.
Food for the Planet | Wednesday 21 December 2022
News: New North East mayor commits to a healthier food advertising policy
As part of their election campaigns, the Labour, Independent and the Green candidate said they would implement advertising restrictions to take the spotlight off unhealthy food across the North East’s transport network.
Commercial Determinants | Thursday 2 May 2024
Blog: One year in – progress for better food and farming under Labour
Sustain reflects on the first year of this Labour government and what it means for our work for better food and farming policy.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 4 July 2025
Blog: Scotland’s Good Food Nation Plan a good start, but fails to impress
The Good Food Nation team of the Scottish government has published its long-awaited proposal for a ‘Good Food Nation Plan’. What can we learn? ask Deputy Director of Nourish Scotland Anna Chworow and CEO of Sustain Kath Dalmeny.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 4 July 2025
Page: Healthier food advertising policies
From confectionery emblazoned on the side of bus stops to greasy burgers on billboards, the stage is set for unhealthy food and drinks everywhere we go. And while food and drink companies and advertisers have profited, our children’s health is losing out.
Commercial Determinants
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.
