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News: Children's Food Campaign's response to the release of PHE's evidence review

"Finally all politicians, as well as parents, teachers and the food industry, have the opportunity to look at the evidence themselves and understand why tough measures to tackle the marketing, advertising and promotion of less healthy food and drink to children and their families are necessary. All options should be on the table to protect children’s health. So it is irresponsible of the Government to continue to refuse to consider a sugary drinks tax, especially now Public Health England’s lists it as one of their eight areas for action."
Children's Food Campaign | Thursday 22 October 2015

Reports: Beyond the Food Bank: London Food Poverty Profile 2015

Beyond the Food Bank is London’s first comprehensive food poverty profile. The new report from Sustain’s London Food Link looks at what local authorities are doing to help the most vulnerable access good food.
Food Poverty | Wednesday 21 October 2015

News: New report shows gaping holes in safety net results in food poverty for vulnerable Londoners

London Food Link releases the Capital's first comprehensive food poverty profile, looking Beyond the Food Bank at what local authorities are doing to help the most vulnerable access food.
Food Poverty | Wednesday 21 October 2015

News: Jamie Oliver is star witness at Health Select Committee inquiry into childhood obesity

Jamie Oliver appeared before the Health Select Committee to discuss the evidence for and the necessity of introducing a radical obesity strategy, including a sugary drinks duty. Jamie told MPs on the House of Commons' Health Committee a tax would be the "single most important" change that could be made for the current obesity problem. He continued on to say that the tax would be deeply symbolic, and that David Cameron should “be brave” and show big business “who is boss.”
Children's Food Campaign | Tuesday 20 October 2015

News: Jamie Oliver speaks to MPs about sugar reduction strategies

Immediately after giving evidence to the Health Select Committee, Jamie Oliver spoke at a special meeting of MPs organised by Children’s Food Campaign. The event was hosted by Keith Vaz MP and the All Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes and the All Party Parliamentary Group for Heart Disease.
Children's Food Campaign | Tuesday 20 October 2015

News: Funding announced for community owned urban food shops

The Plunkett Foundation has announced that its ‘Our Urban Shop' programme is open for applications, with a closing date of 18th December 2015.
Sustainable Food Places | Monday 19 October 2015

News: Free trees available for school, community and youth groups

The Woodland Trust has 3,250 free tree packs to give away to schools, community and youth groups this autumn, with the closing date for applications being 6th January 2016.
Capital Growth | Monday 19 October 2015

News: 100 cities sign Urban Food Policy Pact

With cities now being home to more than half of the world's population, 100 cities have signed up to an 'Urban Food Policy Pact', committing to develop sustainable food systems and promote healthy diets for their citizens.
Sustainable Food Places | Monday 19 October 2015

News: Over 35 food poverty experts and organisations sign letter to save Universal Free School Meals

The letter, sent to the Sunday Times on 18 October makes the case for keeping Universal Free School Meals for four to seven year olds.
Food Poverty | Sunday 18 October 2015

News: EFSA and Glyphosate

The European Food Safety Authority have announced they will include the findings of a recent report suggesting glyphosate is probably a carcinogen in their ongoing review of the herbicide.
Sustain | Friday 16 October 2015