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
News: Independent evaluation shows impact of London food partnerships on addressing food insecurity
Independent evaluation of the GLA funded Food Roots programme shows positive impact of food partnerships in London on addressing food insecurity.
Food Poverty | Tuesday 10 February 2026
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: New Feedback report exposes businesses ‘dumping’ food waste on food aid charities
‘Used By: How businesses dump their waste on food charities’ exposes the stark reality of food redistribution in the UK, with businesses using food aid providers as a dumping ground for their unwanted waste.
Food Poverty | Thursday 27 March 2025
News: KFC plus infant and toddler food brands come under fire at 2025 Children's Food Awards
Several leading baby and toddler food brands have been condemned for healthwashing, high levels of sugar and inappropriate marketing practices at the 2025 Children’s Food Awards, which also saw KFC crowned the Commercial Villain of the Year for lobbying against local healthy planning policy.
Children's Food Campaign | Tuesday 25 February 2025
News: Minister for Food Security joins Good Food Bill campaign launch in Parliament
Dame Angela Eagle gathered with leading food businesses and NGOs including Sustain calling for new legislation, as global uncertainty and the cost of living crisis at home exposes a fragile UK food system.
Sustain | Wednesday 18 March 2026
News: Parliamentary committee calls for sustainable food production to support a resilient food system
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee report into environmental change and food security made multiple recommendations that chime with calls from the Sustain alliance.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Friday 8 December 2023
Reports: Crisis and Resilience Fund FAQs for food partnerships and the charitable food sector
What does the new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) guidance mean for food banks, food pantries, social supermarkets, food clubs, food partnerships, and food poverty alliances in English local authorities? This frequently asked questions document was co-produced by Sustain, the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN), and the Sustainable Food Places Network to best support our member organisations to help understand, interpret and make best use of the CRF guidance in local authorities across England
Food Poverty | Wednesday 25 February 2026
Blog: Beyond supermarkets: How local food systems are closing the loop on food waste
Sustain’s Local Food Retail Coordinator, Charlotte Gage, argues that focusing on addressing supermarket waste does not go far enough to tackle the issue of food waste, and shares what we could learn from local food systems.
Local Food Plan | Thursday 28 November 2024
Local Food Plan: 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.
