Blog: What is local food and why does it matter?
There’s a growing buzz around local food. The government wants to procure it and consumers are increasingly demanding it. But with 80+ different definitions around, what actually is local food? And why does it matter? Rachel Jones, Sustain's Local Food Retail Coordinator, answers.
Local Food Plan | Tuesday 8 July 2025
Blog: Using co-production to bridge divides in food and farming
Bridging the Gap was planned to have co-production at its heart. Here Kiloran O’Leary, following the programmes three day collaboration workshops, explains why this approach is critical to bridge the gap between food that is good for the planet and food that is affordable.
Bridging the Gap | Monday 22 May 2023
Blog: Setting up a food hub: where do you start?
Looking for advice on how to set up a food hub in your local area? Greater Lincolnshire Food Partnership share their experience and top tips for where to get started.
Food for the Planet | Thursday 19 January 2023
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News: Liverpool City Council introduces a healthier food advertising policy
Liverpool City Council becomes the fourth 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 | Tuesday 10 September 2024
News: Sustain responds to House of Lords food, diet and obesity report
Sustain welcomes landmark report from the House of Lords select committee on food, diet and obesity which contains recommendations for a co-ordinated cross-governmental approach to a healthy and sustainable food system.
Children's Food Campaign | Thursday 24 October 2024
Events: Children's Food Summit
*** UPDATE: This event is now SOLD OUT! ***
We are delighted to announce the Children's Food Campaign's first ever summit on 16 May 2023 in Leeds. This in-person event brings together leading voices from the world of children’s food and the opportunity to shape future plans with other change-makers.
Children's Food Campaign | Tuesday 16 May 2023
Blog: Celebrating the North East's taste for good food
As part of our Good Food Local celebrations in the North East, we take a moment to enjoy the region's taste for good food. Read on for an introduction to some of the fantastic projects happening on the ground that bring healthier and more sustainable food to residents.
Good Food Local | Friday 27 September 2024
Blog: Gaza: Ceasefire is imperative to enable food and humanitarian aid to get through
October 7 marks one year since Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups killed hundreds of people and abducted more from Israel to the Gaza Strip, including children, women, and elderly people. Today also marks one year of shocking violence and over 40,000 Palestinians killed in retaliatory action by Israeli forces. This escalation follows a long history of lethal violence killing families and obliterating whole communities.
Sustain | Monday 7 October 2024
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Good Food Local: 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.
