The commercial baby and toddler food industry has come under scrutiny this week, following last night’s BBC Panorama programme, The Truth About Baby Food Pouches and compelling new research from the University of Leeds. Together, they expose a market flooded with low quality products, where poor nutritional content is hidden behind misleading branding and on-pack Read…
This Earth Day, we were thrilled to co-host a vibrant celebration at the Teviot Centre in Tower Hamlets alongside our fantastic partners, Leaders in Community. As part of the Bridging the Gap project funded by Sustain and the Sheepdrove Trust, the event welcomed over 50 local families for a hands-on day centred around climate and Read…
A new report from Feedback Global has once again raised pressing questions about how the UK tackles food waste and food insecurity. According to the findings, a staggering 91% of food aid workers surveyed said they’ve had to discard food donations from businesses, often because the food was damaged, inedible, or simply unsuitable. Even more Read…
Last week, the Government unveiled its new ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’, a £1.5 billion investment in 75 of the most deprived communities across the UK. This 10-year programme will provide up to £20 million per area, aiming to ‘lay the foundations to kickstart local growth and drive-up living standards’. At the heart of the programme are Read…
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Earlier this week, politicians from across the political spectrum came together to debate the impact of food and diet on obesity. It was a powerful discussion that highlighted the scale of the challenge and the wealth of solutions that the Government can build upon to create a healthier and fairer food system for all. MPs Read…
The end of 2024 brought with it a renewed commitment from the Government to tackle food insecurity and ensure access to nutritious food for all. In our latest blog, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Amy Deptford reflects on the Government’s new food strategy announcement, and how financial incentives like Rose Vouchers could play an important role Read…
