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Reports: Briefing: Local Food - benefits, obstacles and opportunities

This paper gives an overview of what local food economies are, the benefits of and obstacles to more local food, and the priority measures needed to support local food economies.
Making Local Food Work | Tuesday 1 January 2002

News: New briefing warns EU trade talks threaten food safety and animal welfare

Friends of the Earth Europe, Compassion in World Farming, IATP, Grain and the Centre for Food Safety have produced a new briefing on the controversial TTIP trade agreement. The briefing warns the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, a trade agreement being negotiated between the US and the EU, could threaten healthy sustainable diets by putting trade interests ahead of food safety concerns, as well as shifting power from national governments to a new trade committee.  
Sustain | Friday 13 March 2015

News: Will Rishi Sunak's Spring Budget deliver children's healthy food?

Sustain has called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to make the Spring Budget count in tackling rising food insecurity for children and childhood obesity alike.
Children's Food Campaign | Tuesday 2 March 2021

Blog: What do the 'Super Thursday' election results mean for food and farming?

What are the implications of the recent election results for food and farming? Oliver Ratcliffe explores highlights from the mayoral, devolved assemblies and council elections across the UK.
Local elections | Thursday 20 May 2021

Events: The cost of living and local action by food partnerships

With food inflation reaching 13.1% and 7.3 million adults already experiencing food insecurity, many food partnerships are planning for an anxious Winter ahead, and seeking to understand their role during the crisis.
Sustainable Food Places | Monday 7 November 2022

News: Peterborough Council introduces a healthier food advertising policy

Peterborough Council becomes the second in the East of England to switch the spotlight away from unhealthy food as leaders sign off on a healthier food advertising policy.
Commercial Determinants | Monday 22 July 2024

Reports: Policy Brief: The power of Local Authorities to tackle food and farming emissions

Local councils have significant power to help achieve Net Zero. However, food and farming is missing from nearly two thirds of council climate and biodiversity strategies despite making up a third of UK GHG emissions. This briefing summarises new research from Sustain into how UK local authorities are tackling emissions from the food system.
Food for the Planet | Wednesday 23 November 2022

News: City of York Council introduces a healthier food advertising policy

City of York Council becomes the second council in Yorkshire to shine a light on healthier food, as leaders sign off healthier food advertising policy.
Commercial Determinants | Monday 20 May 2024

Events: Devolution, the rising powers of Metro Mayors and food

Join this learning session on the history and outlook of devolution in England, the growing powers and influence of Combined Authorities and Metro Mayors and how to engage.
Sustainable Food Places | Thursday 27 June 2024

News: BREAKING: Chancellor confirms £200m for school holiday activities and food programme

The Chancellor has today confirmed £200 'a year' to support the school holiday activities and food programme but failed to extend free school meals or the Healthy Start voucher scheme.
Children's Food Campaign | Wednesday 27 October 2021


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