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News: First report from new independent food panel

The new report from IPES-Food (International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems) titled 'The New Science of Sustainable Food Systems' argues that too often food problems have been considered in isolation, rather than a joint consideration of issues including impact on health and nutrition, environmental degradation as well as power imbalances.
Sustain | Friday 29 May 2015

News: Rosie Boycott presents inaugural Urban Food Awards

On 4 December 2014, London Food Board chair Rosie Boycott presented some of London's finest food businesses with the city's first ever Urban Food Awards at a gala event at Whole Foods Market in Kensington.
London Food Link | Friday 5 December 2014

News: Scottish Food Commission Announced

In a bid to improve diet related ill health, the Scottish Food Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced the 16 members of the new Scottish Food Commission. Scotland has one of the poorest diet-related health records in the world. The Food Commission, set up in the wake of the Good Food Nation report and consultation, hopes to help reverse this. The chair has been announced as former head chef Shirley Spear who will be working with industry, education and public health experts to improve the country's attitude to food. See also Sustain's work on food and farming policy here.
Sustain | Thursday 26 March 2015

News: The true cost of American food

As gung-ho Brexiteers hail the opportunity to bring cheap food to Britain from the US, Sustain member the Sustainable Food Trust has published a timely conference report in which a range of experts examine the hidden costs of the US food system.
Sustain | Monday 7 August 2017

News: My Food Community applications open

Applications for the My Food Community programme close on Monday 31 July. Join an accelerated food leadership course that brings together masterclasses, learning and inspiration sessions to help you channel food solutions in your community.
Sustain | Thursday 27 July 2023

Blog: Which countries are already serving up school food for all?

Did you know that several countries around the world already dish up school food for all their children, including some in the UK? Well, you do now and this blog tells you all about them, how it works, and why we should Say Yes to School Food For All too!
School Food For All | Thursday 9 March 2023

News: Community gardens step up to grow food for over 1000 families affected by Covid-19

Whilst many people on low incomes or who have been shielding have struggled to access fresh food, Sustain's food growing networks have helped 50 community gardens across London, Manchester and Reading to grow four tonnes of food for those in need.
Capital Growth | Wednesday 28 October 2020

Blog: The leaky food grid is failing us, farmers and the environment

How can we turn wealth-sucking food supply chains into health-giving food supply chains that are good for people, farmers, and the planet? asks Sustain’s Head of Sustainable Farming Vicki Hird.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Friday 18 August 2023

News: Cities are driving a food revolution in the US

Cities are stepping up where the federal government has fallen short. The New Food Economy has published an uplifting article on the local food policy councils which are driving a food revolution in the US.
Sustainable Food Places | Thursday 14 December 2017

News: Citizen Food and a new Sustainability Index

Sustain member the Food Ethics Council has launched two new publications. One uses a new index to assess the sustainability of our food supply. The other looks at what would happen if everybody in the food system stopped thinking in terms of 'consumers', and started thinking in terms of 'citizens'.
Sustain | Friday 14 July 2017