News: Secure food supply - Food and farming group call on Defra to pilot a Food Hub Fund
The Prime Minister has hosted a summit to discuss the issues UK farmers face and what can be done to make the country more food secure. This group of organisations is calling on Defra to pilot a fund that would help new food enterprises work with farmers across England for a fairer and more resilient food supply.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Monday 22 May 2023
News: Fair Food Futures: tackling food insecurity through local food provision
Fair Food Futures UK research team release first report on local level community food provision, highlighting examples from Bradford and Tower Hamlets, and recommendations for tackling food insecurity through local coordinated work.
Food Poverty | Wednesday 7 August 2024
Reports: Investing in a better food future: the innovative role of food partnerships
As the cost of living crisis continues to affect communities and supply chain disruptions further put pressure on food access, now is the time to invest in local food economies and community food access – into production, distribution and infrastructure that improve access to healthy and sustainable food, creating good food jobs, fair returns for farmers, healthy communities and a pride of place. This briefing makes the case for harnessing the power and vision of Sustainable Food Places food partnerships to deliver the above, and for a Good Food Bill in every UK nation to set a long-term and consistent strategy on food.
Sustain | Monday 5 June 2023
News: Sustainable Food Places network urges Government to invest in local food economies
Food partnerships from across the UK convene alongside MPs in Parliament to call on Government to invest in local food economies, shorter supply chains, and community food access. The event showcases the innovative role of food partnerships in transforming their local economies and communities through the power of food.
Sustainable Food Places | Wednesday 14 June 2023
News: Government shares vision for a healthier, greener food system in newly published ‘Good Food Cycle’
Improved food environments that encourage healthy eating and fairness and transparency in supply chains to better support food producers are amongst the key outcomes set out by Defra in this latest publication.
Sustain | Tuesday 15 July 2025
News: New report from Food Matters puts the spotlight on prison food systems
Food Matters has launched a report demonstrating the ways in which food may be used as a force for change within the prison system to improve nutrition, wellbeing and opportunities for prisoners.
Sustain | Wednesday 31 January 2024
Blog: What do we want on our plates? Food partnerships show Westminster a better food future is oven-ready
On 14 June, the 90+ strong Sustainable Food Places network joined parliamentarians in Westminster to underscore the role of food partnerships in developing and attracting investment in the food and farming sector. Sustain’s Vera Zakharov and Bella Driessen explore the key ingredients to help serve up a better food system.
Sustainable Food Places | Thursday 22 June 2023
News: European citizens overwhelmingly support public sector food standards, reveals Buy Better Food Poll
A public poll conducted by Buy Better Food, a coalition of civil society organisations, has revealed that citizens across Europe want healthy meals to be guaranteed in public canteens, and for taxpayers money to be invested in sustainable food that supports small-scale farmers.
Food for the Planet | Tuesday 16 May 2023
Blog: Trailblazers in children's food: five areas ensuring school food for all
Local councils are taking innovative steps to expand provision and campaign for expansion of free school meals to all children, as Hull, West Midlands, Cardiff, the Greater London Authority and Southwark Council shared ther stories and insights.
Sustainable Food Places | Thursday 14 December 2023
News: Food and farming conversations at the Charleston Festival in May 2023
Sustain chief executive Kath Dalmeny will be in conversation with National Food Strategy lead Henry Dimbley at the Charleston Festival near Lewes in East Sussex, 19 May 2023.
Children's Food Campaign | Thursday 16 March 2023
Children's Food Campaign: 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.
