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News: Tesco boss says changes to food system cannot be led by the market

Sustain responds to the chief executive of Tesco Dave Lewis calling for more and better regulation on food safety, public health, food poverty, animal welfare and farm antibiotic use. He stresses that such pivotal issues cannot be left to the market.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Friday 17 July 2020

News: Innovative project connects allotment surplus with food projects in Bath and North East Somerset

CropDrop is coordinating the redistribution of surplus fruit and vegetables from bountiful allotments and growers in Bath and North East Somerset. Volunteer drivers transport the produce to charity projects that provide food, alleviating food poverty, strengthening communities and minimising food miles.
Veg Cities | Tuesday 2 February 2021

News: Welcome to Aberdeen, Sustainable Food City

The Sustainable Food Cities Network (which is supported by Sustain) is delighted that the Sustainable Food Partnership Aberdeen (SFPA) has become the Network's 48th member.
Sustain | Friday 3 March 2017

Reports: Food and Covid-19: How local authorities can support recovery and resilience

Guidance on the principles, processes and partnerships that contribute to a strong council response, as well as suggested actions for improving food access.
Food Poverty | Tuesday 28 July 2020

Reports: Good Food for London 2016

The Good Food for London report measures progress and encourages London councils to take action on good food. It measures action on 11 different good food measures, from food growing, encouraging breastfeeding, school food, Fairtrade and fair pay. Scores range from 95 to 15 per cent. The Good Food for London league table 2016 is topped by the London Borough of Islington, followed by Greenwich, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Merton.
London Food Link | Tuesday 15 November 2016

News: Community Food get-together in Glasgow

Sustain member Community Food and Health Scotland is hosting its annual networking event in Glasgow this year, on Monday 25th October.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 29 September 2017

Events: Food Power: Supporting fair pay and the real living wage

This Food Power webinar explored the potential of fair pay and the real living wage in tackling local food poverty.
Food Poverty | Thursday 24 January 2019

News: Food bank use reaches highest levels yet

New statistics from the Trussell Trust reveal the stark increase in food bank use highlighting yet again that a long-term solution to food insecurity is needed.
Food Poverty | Thursday 22 April 2021

News: Sustain response to 'FSA review of UK work on food and low income issues'

FSA review of UK work on food and low income issues. Response by the Food Poverty Project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming
Sustain | Wednesday 5 May 2004

News: Food insecurity in Canada

A new report has documented high rates of food insecurity in Canada - that means 2.4 million adults and nearly a million children had inadequate or insecure access to food.
Food Poverty | Friday 9 October 2015

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