Blog: Supporting plant-rich diets in the Food Strategy
In this guest blog, Alistair Currie from The Vegan Society calls on more organisations to sign a joint policy proposal to boost the production and consumption of plant-based foods within the framework of the national Food Strategy.
Sustain | Wednesday 4 February 2026
News: Over 160 organisations demand ambitious Food Strategy backed by law
The Food Strategy Alliances, of which the Sustain alliance is a member, urges the UK Government to develop a transformative and successful UK Food Strategy, in an open letter to Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds MP.
Sustain | Thursday 11 December 2025
Blog: Food Nation 2040: the Food Strategy process needs Government leadership
The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) has announced a framework to drive delivery of the Government's food ambitions, shaped with industry leaders and officials but not with civil society. Our Policy and Advocacy Director, Glen Tarman, explains why the Food Strategy Alliances have written to the Food Minister and to IGD, and what we are asking for.
Sustain | Monday 5 October 2026
Reports: MP Briefing: Local food must be key to forthcoming Food Strategy
Sustain calls for local food systems to be prioritised in the government’s forthcoming Food Strategy as new review of evidence, comissioned by Sustain and conducted by Organic Research Centre, shows they can be more shock resilient than incumbent systems, whilst also strengthening local economies.
Sustain | Wednesday 29 April 2026
News: Over 100 food businesses, NGOs and academics call for ‘Good Food Bill’ as failing food system threatens national security and public health
Sustain joins major UK food businesses, NGOs and academics in calling for new law as failing food system threatens national security and public health.
Good Food Bill | Wednesday 25 February 2026
News: Letter to Number 10: Food is a national security issue
‘The UK is complacent and unprepared for the food emergencies we know are coming’ - that’s the message from 180 food experts, including leading academics Professor Tim Lang and Professor Paul Behrens, as they sounded the alarm in an open letter to Andy Burnham.
Sustain | Tuesday 6 October 2026
News: New research shows councils are acting on climate-friendly food, but national standards are needed
English councils are proactively developing food procurement and advertising policies to reduce their climate impact, but national leadership is needed for consistency and accountability, according to a new study.
Food for the Planet | Thursday 6 August 2026
News: UK food system reliance on imports and meat is a national security risk, intelligence report warns
A UK government report says urgent change is needed to the way we produce and eat food to prevent worsening food insecurity and global conflict for resources.
Sustain | Wednesday 28 January 2026
Reports: Sustain Strategy 2026–2030
Sustain’s 2026–2030 strategy sets out a comprehensive plan to transform the UK’s food and farming system. It focuses on agroecology, healthy and equitable diets, fair supply chains, and strong governance, supported by a strengthened alliance and internal organisational development.
Sustain | Tuesday 26 May 2026
Blog: Food security is national security: UK must put food and farming at the heart of emergency planning
Sustain has responded to the Government's call for views on the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, to demand national and local government include physical and financial access to food in emergency planning.
Sustainable Food Places | Monday 5 October 2026
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.
