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News: Tesco agrees to tackle food waste along supply chains

Sustain member Feedback, which campaigns against food waste in all its forms, is celebrating a major victory after the UK's biggest grocer agreed to halve food waste along its key supply chains, make its food waste data public, and extend food waste reporting to other countries where it operates.
Sustain | Friday 22 September 2017

News: Food 'challenger' brands write to PM in support of obesity plans

Almost 30 food brands, foundations and investors have written to the Prime Minister, accusing him of undermining innovation in healthier food products, after the government’s U-turn on restricting junk food marketing.
Children's Food Campaign | Thursday 19 May 2022

News: New industry strategy sets out new food and farming initiatives

A new Department for Business, Energy & Industrial (BEIS) Strategy published today sets out how government intends to be "building a Britain fit for the future – how we will help businesses create better, higher-paying jobs with investment in the skills, industries and infrastructure of the future." Several sections relate to food production.
Sustain | Monday 27 November 2017

News: Junk food industry is hijacking sports and children's health

The power of UK sport to influence healthier lifestyles is being undermined by a constant barrage of unhealthy food and drink sponsorship deals and advertising, a new report by the Children’s Food Campaign and Food Active has found.
Children's Food Campaign | Wednesday 24 November 2021

News: Support Kye's bikeride fundraiser for Children's Food Campaign

One teenager has got so fed up with being bombarded by marketing for energy drinks and sugary snacks, that he has been inspired to cycle around Holland to raise funds for the Children's Food Campaign and to promote our work. Kye Viney set off on 1st May with his dad to cycle the 1500km of the Ronde von Nederland route. He is making good progress, despite some stormy weather early on. Follow their progress on twitter (via @childrensfood) and on our website. Help Kye make his initial £500 fundraising target. Donate here.
Children's Food Campaign | Wednesday 6 May 2015

News: Chlorine washing may fail the food safety test, microbiologists say

British microbiologists have found that chlorine-washing food does not kill listeria and salmonella food poisoning bugs. The technique has been the cause of controversy relating to US and UK food standards, especially chlorine-washed chicken.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Tuesday 29 May 2018

Reports: Reducing food waste: Advice from chefs and catering professionals

The document contains wise words and inspiration from GreenCook Food Waste Ambassadors in the UK and Netherlands. These are networks of skilled and passionate food professionals, who have a wealth of knowledge about the industry. They share their advice on how to create more sustainable dishes whilst curbing food waste.
Ethical Eats | Thursday 13 February 2014

News: Sustain recognised as key campaign to support food system change

Sustain has been recognised in Ethical Consumer's third annual Climate Gap report as a critical campaign to rally behind for a food system transformation.
Food for the Planet | Monday 23 October 2023

News: Local food links converge to turn ideas into action

Over the last ten years, local food has become of increasing interest to people as concerns about where our food comes from and how it is produced have escalated. To address these concerns, policy makers and practitioners involved with local food will converge on the Kindersley Centre in Berkshire..
Good Food on the Public Plate | Friday 21 November 2003

News: Consultation Response: Turning the Tables - Transforming School Food

A response from Sustain's Children's Food Bill campaign to the Department for Education and Skills' Transforming School Food consultation welcomes the thrust of the School Meals Review Panels report, but makes 18 specific supplementary recommendations. The introduction of nutrient based standards is one of the provisions of the Children's Food Bill, but these standards must be extended to all food available in schools and standards should also take account of sustainable development.
Children's Food Campaign | Thursday 15 December 2005