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
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
Blog: Roots to Work: the food educator
Meet Sam Ratanji, a sustainable chef, nutritional therapist and founder of The Life Larder, who is passionate about creating food that is good for our bodies and planet.
Roots to Work | Monday 26 January 2026
News: Defra awards selected councils to improve food procurement, in boost for communities and small producers
Five English councils will receive new grants to source healthier, more sustainable and better value food, and share learnings nationwide. The funding will also support local authorities to engage small food producers seeking to supply public services.
Sustain | Monday 30 March 2026
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
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
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
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
News: Parliamentary committee criticises the government’s ‘leisurely approach to food security’
The Government has responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select committee report on food security. The Select Committee report, published in July 2023, urged the Government to tackle the accessibility and affordability of healthy food for households across the UK. However, the committee chair, Sir Robert Goodwill, has criticised the government response and their ‘leisurely approach to tackling unhealthy eating habits’.
Sustain | Friday 17 November 2023
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