Blog: Transforming leadership for justice in food and farming
Twelve sector leaders are participating in the first justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) leadership programme designed for the sustainable food and farming sector.
Sustain | Wednesday 11 March 2026
News: Sustain welcomes new climate targets but calls for action on food and farming
The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) announced by Sir Keir Starmer at COP29 are ambitious, but where's the finance for food?
Food for the Planet | Tuesday 12 November 2024
Page: Good Food Local: The North East report 2024
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
Blog: How to build a healthier food system - reflections from Sustain's evidence to the House of Lords
At the House of Lords inquiry on Food, Diet and Obesity, Fran Bernhardt representing Sustain, provided insights into policies restricting advertising of unhealthy food and the ways in which corporations seek to undermine them.
Commercial Determinants | Thursday 15 February 2024
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
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: 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
Sustain: 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.
