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News: Real Bread Campaign urges government to introduce an Honest Crust Act

The Real Bread Campaign has written to Defra calling for improved loaf labelling and marketing legislation.
Real Bread Campaign | Tuesday 18 April 2017

Page: Manifesto for a Better Food Britain

The General Election to be held on June 8th 2017 will set government priorities for the next five years, with huge implications for the future of the UK’s food, farming and fishing.
Brexit

News: 35 urban food gardens set to join London’s Big Dig day

On Saturday 22 April London’s community food gardens will be hosting a day of activities and giving people the chance to learn how to grow their own food. From planting seedlings to garden treasure hunts, there will be opportunities for all ages and abilities to get involved and meet their neighbours.
Capital Growth | Monday 10 April 2017

News: Breadhead threads for Real Bread Week

To coincide with Real Bread Week (6-14 May), Balcony Shirts are producing limited-edition ‘I Love Gluten’ aprons and Fair Trade, organic cotton t-shirts, and making a doughnation to the Campaign for each one sold.
Real Bread Campaign | Monday 10 April 2017

Page: 2017, April: Expert roundtable on implications of WTO for farming

Sustain, Friends of the Earth and RSPB invited members to a meeting in February to explore the implications of Brexit to food and farming and the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) where rules on trade are set by its 164 members.
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News: Pie in the sky and other airline food waste

Airlines generated 5.2m tonnes of waste in 2016, most of which went to landfill or incineration – and it cost them £400m. A lot of it was mini wine bottles, half-eaten lunch trays and plastic utensils, so it's good to learn that several airlines are taking steps to reduce their disastrous waste footprint.
Food Waste | Friday 7 April 2017

News: High acrylamide levels in British crisps

A new study has found high levels of the carcinogenic chemical acrylamide in potato crisps sampled from major UK brands and retailers. Acrylamide is formed when starchy foods are heated, but it can be minimised if manufacturers alter their processes. So far, lack of regulation means few have done so.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 7 April 2017

News: One week left for GCA annual survey

Food businesses that supply goods directly to the UK's 10 largest supermarkets have until 17 April to submit comments to the Groceries Code Adjudicator.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Friday 7 April 2017

News: New toolkit published for healthier out-of-home eating

Increasing consumption of 'out-of-home' meals has been identified as an important factor in rising levels of obesity. A new toolkit from Public Health England (PHE) aims to make it easier for small-scale food outlets -- and the planners and others who work with them -- to supply healthier foods.
Better Hospital Food | Friday 7 April 2017

News: Permaculture cultivates communities

Sustain member the Permaculture Association is holding an 'Ambassadors conference' to spread the ideas of permaculture and promote ways of creating thriving communities.
Capital Growth | Friday 7 April 2017