Blog: LGBTQ+ legacies and new beginnings in London’s community food scene
This February for LGBT+ History Month, Vera Zakharov and Isabel Rice look at the history of LGBTQ+ community projects in London and spotlight some examples of initiatives across the capital currently building community, solidarity, vital support and celebration through food.
Good Food Local | Wednesday 31 January 2024
News: Research partner wanted to evaluate Good Food Local programme in London
Following 12 fruitful years of tracking council action on food in London, Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming are looking for a research partner to evaluate their Good Food Local approach in London.
Good Food Local | Friday 10 May 2024
News: Plymouth’s cost of living plan champions joined up approach to food
Plymouth's City Council Cost of Living Plan includes both short and long term action on food including investment in food co-ops to secure affordable, good quality food for residents.
Good Food Local | Friday 13 October 2023
Reports: Survey findings: Food insecurity among families with no recourse to public funds
Sustain's survey to local frontline health professionals and community organisations reveals a grim picture of rising food insecurity among families with no recourse to public funds while support services struggle to meet the level of need. Respondents overwhelmingly support extending Healthy Start Scheme to families with NRPF to ensure a nutritional safety net at the start of life.
Sustain | Monday 20 November 2023
News: Record number of places recognised for innovation and leadership on healthy and sustainable food
A record 14 food partnerships are awarded Sustainable Food Places awards, bucking the challenging context of chronic financial constraints in local government and showing innovation and leadership on healthy and sustainable food.
Sustainable Food Places | Friday 9 August 2024
Blog: Pride Month Special: Celebrating LGBTQ+ food advocates and growers in our network
This June for Pride Month we offer a celebratory spotlight to individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ who are working to improve our food system and creating welcoming, affirming food spaces within their communities.
Roots to Work | Monday 3 June 2024
News: 'Goddess of the Wye' launches Shropshire Good Food Trail at the Ludlow Green Festival
The Good Food Trail celebrates Shropshire’s vibrant sustainable food culture, right in the heart of one of the UK’s largest factory farming hotspots.
Food for the Planet | Thursday 24 July 2025
Reports: A category-based approach to a manufacturer levy on unhealthy food: Considerations and opportunities
Recipe for Change is a campaign calling for a new industry levy to make our food healthier, while raising revenue that can be invested into children’s health. We present here an analysis of the food categories which could be considered in a levy which targets specific unhealthy categories and products.
Children's Food Campaign | Tuesday 24 June 2025
Blog: Roots to Work careers webinar will explore jobs in sustainable food and farming
Find out more about jobs in sustainable food and farming from guest speakers at this careers webinar.
Roots to Work | Wednesday 20 December 2023
News: Six Inches of Soil: new film follows British farmers standing up to the industrial food system
The filmmakers are inviting food partnerships and community groups to host screenings of the documentary feature film across the UK.
Sustainable Food Places | Monday 27 November 2023
Sustainable Food Places: 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.
