News: Do you want to stimulate local authority action on good food in your region?
Applications are open to become Sustain's regional project partner on an exciting programme of activity engaging local authorities to push the good food agenda further.
Sustain | Wednesday 24 May 2023
News: Chief Medical Officer calls for levy on unhealthy food in report to Government
The annual report from Chief Medical Officer for England, Sir Chris Whitty, has backed the introduction of an industry levy on unhealthy food to address and food-related ill health including rising obesity rates among children.
Children's Food Campaign | Thursday 12 December 2024
Blog: Connecting communities and enterprise through food
Affordable food projects based on low-cost trading models such as pantries, community cafes, food coops and other community food projects allow service users to get more for less, often alongside wrap around support and a space to socialise. They go beyond the food bank to re-invest income in the community and the financial security of the project. Sustain has started a new project funded by the Barrow Cadbury Trust to explore what good practice looks like and demonstrate how social investment in this sector can lead to social return.
Good Food Enterprise | Monday 16 October 2023
News: Food partnerships well equipped to coordinate government funding
Areas of Wales with a pre-existing Sustainable Food Places (SFP) food partnership, when compared to areas without, have been able to better co-ordinate the £2.5 million Welsh government food poverty fund.
Sustainable Food Places | Friday 8 September 2023
Blog: The leaky food grid is failing us, farmers and the environment
How can we turn wealth-sucking food supply chains into health-giving food supply chains that are good for people, farmers, and the planet? asks Sustain’s Head of Sustainable Farming Vicki Hird.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Friday 18 August 2023
News: Farmers underwhelmed as Number 10 announce farm pledges ahead of food summit
The Government has announced a package of measures it says is designed to support farmers, as it holds a food summit at Number 10. Rishi Sunak has invited retailers, manufacturers and some farmers, but left much expertise outside the event.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Tuesday 16 May 2023
News: Nominations are open for Children's Food Awards 2024
Our Children's Food Campaign is on the lookout for 2024's Yummy trailblazers who have gone the extra mile to win better food for children. We're also going to call out the Yucky villains who are getting in the way of children's health. Nominate your heroes and zeroes today!
Children's Food Campaign | Monday 30 September 2024
News: Cambridge receives prestigious Sustainable Food Places Gold Award
Cambridge Sustainable Food Partnership accepts the Gold award on behalf of the area's food producers, providers, advocates and residents. Cambridge becomes the third Gold Food Place in the network, alongside Brighton & Hove and Bristol.
Sustainable Food Places | Wednesday 13 March 2024
News: Sustain finds London councils taking strategic approach to improving food choices in the capital
Good Food Local report finds more London councils are working with residents, businesses and food partnerships as they take on a joined-up approach to food policy, boosting Londoners’ access to healthy, affordable and sustainable food.
Good Food Local | Tuesday 25 March 2025
Blog: Top five food and farming moments at this year's Conservative Party Conference
This year, the city of Manchester played host to the Conservative Party Conference. Amidst the whirlwind of HS2 announcements, five food and farming moments stood out for Sustain's public affairs officer Oliver Ratcliffe, who attended the four-day event.
Sustain | Thursday 5 October 2023
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