News: Extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots, say UK farmers
Climate change threatens UK food security more than war, trade deals and rising production costs according to farmers in new poll, as Sustain warns cuts to nature-friendly farming budget puts UK at further risk.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Wednesday 11 September 2024
Page: Which local governments have a healthier food advertising policy?
Since 2019, UK local governments including the Mayor of London, Bristol, York and Knowsley councils have worked with Sustain to champion children’s health by setting the stage for healthier food across their advertising estates.
Commercial Determinants
Blog: More than just farming: career paths in the sustainable food sector
Unlock your career potential in sustainable food and farming by exploring the exciting and impactful paths of public health, nutritionists, and dietitians. Discover how these professions are crucial in building a healthier, more sustainable world.
Roots to Work | Thursday 4 July 2024
Blog: Farmers are at a five year low - they need better support and a fair deal for their food
It’s clear farmers need better government support for food production to be viable - farmer focused supply chains and fairer pricing are an important first step, argue Hannah Gibbs and Kiloran O’Leary from Bridging the Gap.
Bridging the Gap | Tuesday 11 February 2025
News: How do children and young people want to access food in their communities?
Report from Barnardo’s and Coop based on views and experiences of young people makes recommendations to local authorities, retailers and Westminster Government including a food partnership in every local area.
Children's Food Campaign | Monday 23 September 2024
Reports: Growing the Local Food Sector: A snapshot of barriers and solutions
The report shares the findings from 44 interviews with local food sector practitioners including growers, food processors, wholesalers, retailers, and public sector workers across the UK, on what should be done to transform local food systems.
Local Food Plan | Thursday 6 June 2024
News: Hounslow Council signs off first ever comprehensive healthier baby food advertising policy
The policy was brought in as part of their healthier food advertising policy and will address misleading and inappropriate unhealthy products marketed to young children
Commercial Determinants | Wednesday 13 November 2024
News: Dignity Toolkit launched for community food support providers
The Alliance for Dignified Food Support launch new Dignity Toolkit to help community food support providers to embed dignity into food provision
Food Poverty | Wednesday 23 October 2024
Reports: Local Food Growth Plan: A collaborative plan for action
An ambitious, collaborative action plan to expand and diversify the farmer-led, sustainable, local food sector.
Sustain | Friday 4 April 2025
Blog: Racism and xenophobia: UK food and farming charity sector leaders respond
Charity and not-for-profit leaders in the UK food and farming sector publish a joint statement on racist and xenophobic violence and divisive politics.
Food Poverty | Monday 27 July 2026
Food Poverty: 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.
