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News: UK food standards set to face 'perfect storm'

Our food standards and food industry look set to face a ‘perfect storm’ from rising food prices, regulatory uncertainties, greatly diminished capacity of food inspectors and standards bodies, and likely challenges from international trade deals with countries working to lower food standards than our own. This critical analysis is published by the Sustain food and farming alliance, as their submission to the EFRA enquiry into trade in food.
Good Food Trade Campaign | Monday 23 October 2017

News: Sir Ian Cheshire appointed Chair of Food, Farming and Countryside Commission

Sir Ian Cheshire, chair of Barclays UK and Debenhams and the former Kingfisher chief executive, will chair a major new Commission into the Future of Food and Farming, organised by the RSA [Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce].
Good Food Trade Campaign | Monday 23 October 2017

News: Sweeteners may increase risk of type 2 diabetes

An Australian university finds that artificial sweeteners can increase risk of diabetes, but Diabetes UK are sceptical of their findings.
Sustain | Saturday 21 October 2017

News: Free school meals launched in New York City

All children in New York City public schools now have access to free school lunches. Last year 75% of students were eligible for free lunches. This year Free School Lunch for All will provide meals for over 200,000 students.
Children's Food Campaign | Saturday 21 October 2017

News: Real Bread rules! (again)

The fifth annual World Bread Awards podium was again dominated by Real Bread Campaign supporters, who won in 10 of the 19 categories and included the overall winner.
Real Bread Campaign | Wednesday 18 October 2017

News: Young growers create Schools Marketplace success

20 budding young growers from five schools took part in Capital Growth’s School Marketplace at City Hall on 13th October 2017. The event gives London schools the opportunity to sell their produce, preserves, and other school garden goodies.
Capital Growth | Wednesday 18 October 2017

News: Conservative Environment Network and MPs call for new approach to environment policy

Conservative MPs have joined forced with the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) calling for the environment to be given a higher profile at the heart of policy making. “Thinking differently about our environment: a holistic approach to policy” is a collection of essays by MPs arguing that we can reap previously unrecognised benefits by embedding the environment in all areas of public policy. They also emphasise the benefits of harnessing horticulture and using the environment to improve health outcomes - a key consideration for Sustain and its members.
Good Food Trade Campaign | Tuesday 17 October 2017

News: Study shows sugary drinks levy reduces sales

Study led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine with the University of Cambridge found adding a 10p levy to sugary drinks sold in Jamie’s Italian restaurants resulted in a decline in sales.
Sustain | Tuesday 17 October 2017

News: Community food growing continues to gain support from London's councils

The Good Food for London league table published by London Food Link last week, showed councils are continuing to support food growing across the capital.
Capital Growth | Monday 16 October 2017

News: New report links volunteering in nature with better mental health

An independent evaluation of the health benefits of volunteering with the Wildlife Trusts, by researchers at The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Essex has found that the mental wellbeing of participants improved to a statistically significant effect over a 12-week period.
Growing Health | Monday 16 October 2017