Wine Society launches Climate & Nature Programme April 5, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Regenerative farming […] Wine Society launches Climate & Nature Programme Read More »
Line-up announced for Farm and Food Lit Fest April 4, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Human behaviour, Nature, Regenerative farming, Society Line-up announced for Farm and Food Lit Fest Read More »
Neurosis about contamination is threatening local food April 3, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Regenerative farming, Society Neurosis about contamination is threatening local food Read More »
Keto diet improves outcomes for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder April 3, 2024 / Food / Farming, Health, Human behaviour, Innovation, Society Keto diet improves outcomes for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder Read More »
In-field crop diversity could deliver ecological resilience April 3, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Security In-field crop diversity could deliver ecological resilience Read More »
Farm data to help inform buying decisions by public bodies March 27, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Farm data to help inform buying decisions by public bodies Read More »
Grass-fed beef is healthier than beef from forage-based diets March 27, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Society Grass-fed beef is healthier than beef from forage-based diets Read More »
New book addresses aquatic food security March 26, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Ocean, Policy, Security New book addresses aquatic food security Read More »
Class-action-style claim takes on chicken giant, Avara March 20, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Nature, Policy, Society, Water Class-action-style claim takes on chicken giant, Avara Read More »
Carbon footprints fall when nutritional value is considered March 14, 2024 / Food / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Society Carbon footprints fall when nutritional value is considered Read More »
Inclusion as a key goal in the transformation of food systems March 14, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Inclusion as a key goal in the transformation of food systems Read More »
Defra launches proposals to make food labelling clearer and fairer March 13, 2024 / Food / Farm animal health & welfare, Farming, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Regenerative farming Defra launches proposals to make food labelling clearer and fairer Read More »
New Lab calls for a transformation of the financial system to achieve just transition March 12, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming New Lab calls for a transformation of the financial system to achieve just transition Read More »
White paper connects regenerative agriculture with nutrient density March 7, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Society White paper connects regenerative agriculture with nutrient density Read More »
“Cities, like feedlots, need to import food and water from afar” March 7, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Human behaviour, Regenerative farming, Society “Cities, like feedlots, need to import food and water from afar” Read More »
Saving Scotland’s soft fruit with science March 1, 2024 / Food / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation Saving Scotland’s soft fruit with science Read More »
European citizens face exposure to pesticides through fruit and veg February 28, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Health, Nature, Policy European citizens face exposure to pesticides through fruit and veg Read More »
Teachers empowered with hands-on farm experience February 16, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Society Teachers empowered with hands-on farm experience Read More »
Cost of living crisis causing loneliness epidemic for young people February 15, 2024 / Food / Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Cost of living crisis causing loneliness epidemic for young people Read More »
Local food benefits go far beyond food miles February 13, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Security, Society Local food benefits go far beyond food miles Read More »
Beans and pulses can transform school meals February 13, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Regenerative farming, Society Beans and pulses can transform school meals Read More »
Study shows how land management can improve water security in Africa February 6, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil, Water Study shows how land management can improve water security in Africa Read More »
£14 million for marine and fishing businesses February 2, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Ocean, Policy £14 million for marine and fishing businesses Read More »
“Deep concerns about biosecurity” at new GB border January 31, 2024 / Food / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Investment, Policy, Security “Deep concerns about biosecurity” at new GB border Read More »
Soil Association pushes back against criticism of organic salmon January 31, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Nature, Ocean Soil Association pushes back against criticism of organic salmon Read More »
Economists calculate multi-trillion dollar opportunity to fix global food system January 30, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Investment, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security Economists calculate multi-trillion dollar opportunity to fix global food system Read More »
Red Sea shipping crisis having a “dramatic” impact, warns UN logistics chief January 30, 2024 / Food / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Red Sea shipping crisis having a “dramatic” impact, warns UN logistics chief Read More »
Scottish Government publishes long-awaited Good Food Nation plans January 26, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Society Scottish Government publishes long-awaited Good Food Nation plans Read More »
Supermarkets accused of “acting like a cartel” January 24, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Supermarkets accused of “acting like a cartel” Read More »
Future Amoc collapse linked to Greenland ice loss could have “profound impacts” January 19, 2024 / Food / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security Future Amoc collapse linked to Greenland ice loss could have “profound impacts” Read More »
Gaza: Hostilities leave the entire population at risk of famine January 18, 2024 / Food / Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Security, Water Gaza: Hostilities leave the entire population at risk of famine Read More »
Food systems are just about on the climate agenda – now we must build January 16, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Food systems are just about on the climate agenda – now we must build Read More »
Scotland: £100K to support local food and drink businesses January 15, 2024 / Food / Farming, Innovation, Investment, Policy, Society Scotland: £100K to support local food and drink businesses Read More »
“Can broken food supply chains be fixed?” asks OFC January 5, 2024 / Food / Farming, Fibre, Food system, Investment, Policy, Security “Can broken food supply chains be fixed?” asks OFC Read More »
Government aims to increase transparency in food labelling January 4, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Government aims to increase transparency in food labelling Read More »
Last chance to respond to FSA consultation on GMOs in UK supply chains January 4, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Society Last chance to respond to FSA consultation on GMOs in UK supply chains Read More »
Escalating conflict and persistent economic decline deepen food crisis in The Sudan December 15, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security Escalating conflict and persistent economic decline deepen food crisis in The Sudan Read More »
Study shows how ethical brands fare in a recession December 12, 2023 / Food / Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Policy, Society Study shows how ethical brands fare in a recession Read More »
Alarm bells ignored as Africa continues to face deepening food crisis December 11, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Security, Society Alarm bells ignored as Africa continues to face deepening food crisis Read More »
Retailers working to remove high in fat, sugar and salt displays from key locations December 8, 2023 / Food / Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Regulation, Society Retailers working to remove high in fat, sugar and salt displays from key locations Read More »
Nutritional quality of Indian rice and wheat has fallen over 50 years December 8, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Innovation, Policy, Society Nutritional quality of Indian rice and wheat has fallen over 50 years Read More »
UK food basket at risk from extreme weather December 7, 2023 / Food / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security, Society UK food basket at risk from extreme weather Read More »
Cost of living crisis results in lowest vegetable purchases for 50 years December 7, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Cost of living crisis results in lowest vegetable purchases for 50 years Read More »
Annual cost of UK obesity soars to £98 billion December 6, 2023 / Food / Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Annual cost of UK obesity soars to £98 billion Read More »
British soils are in crisis, MPs warn on World Soil Day December 5, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security, Soil British soils are in crisis, MPs warn on World Soil Day Read More »
AHDB predict 2023 Christmas food trends December 5, 2023 / Food / Farming, Human behaviour AHDB predict 2023 Christmas food trends Read More »
Teachers inspired to integrate food and farming into classroom learning December 4, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Society Teachers inspired to integrate food and farming into classroom learning Read More »
Wheat allergies may instead be allergies to glyphosate December 4, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Society Wheat allergies may instead be allergies to glyphosate Read More »
Five key actions for food, agriculture and climate at COP28 December 4, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Investment, Policy, Regenerative farming Five key actions for food, agriculture and climate at COP28 Read More »
Food loss and waste represent half of GHG emissions from food systems December 1, 2023 / Food / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security, Society Food loss and waste represent half of GHG emissions from food systems Read More »
Three steps towards real action on food at COP28 November 30, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Investment, Policy, Security Three steps towards real action on food at COP28 Read More »
EU ratifies its first trade agreement with an animal welfare condition November 24, 2023 / Food / Farm animal health & welfare, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming EU ratifies its first trade agreement with an animal welfare condition Read More »
Cities and regions lead the way on real food and climate action November 23, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Security, Society Cities and regions lead the way on real food and climate action Read More »
Conflict over land will increase unless global demand is reduced November 23, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Forestry, Policy, Security Conflict over land will increase unless global demand is reduced Read More »
Women In Meat Industry Awards winners revealed for 2023 November 21, 2023 / Food / Farm animal health & welfare, Farming, Food system, Society Women In Meat Industry Awards winners revealed for 2023 Read More »
UK food security summit “focussed on symptoms rather than causes” November 21, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Regenerative farming, Security, Society UK food security summit “focussed on symptoms rather than causes” Read More »
Low income households need permanent access to Healthy Start Scheme November 21, 2023 / Food / Food system, Health, Policy, Security, Society Low income households need permanent access to Healthy Start Scheme Read More »
Efra Committee criticises incoherent approach to food policy across government November 20, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Efra Committee criticises incoherent approach to food policy across government Read More »
AIC calls for independent committee to boost sustainable food security November 17, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security AIC calls for independent committee to boost sustainable food security Read More »
Future Generations Commissioner for Wales says well-being law has to work harder November 16, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Landscape, Nature, Policy, Society Future Generations Commissioner for Wales says well-being law has to work harder Read More »
Investigating the “halo effect” of food claims November 15, 2023 / Food / Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Innovation, Policy, Society Investigating the “halo effect” of food claims Read More »
Higher consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and long-term heart conditions November 15, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Society Higher consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and long-term heart conditions Read More »
Protein root discovery seals future of climate proof plants November 10, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Soil Protein root discovery seals future of climate proof plants Read More »
UK must double fruit and veg production to divert from “bleak” future November 8, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Farming, Food, Forestry, Policy, Security UK must double fruit and veg production to divert from “bleak” future Read More »
Genetic discovery promises high-iron vegetables and cereals November 8, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Innovation, Investment, Society Genetic discovery promises high-iron vegetables and cereals Read More »
Hidden costs of global agrifood systems worth at least $10 trillion November 7, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security Hidden costs of global agrifood systems worth at least $10 trillion Read More »
Construction of world-leading UK Crop Microbiome Cryobank completed November 7, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Security, Society Construction of world-leading UK Crop Microbiome Cryobank completed Read More »
“Joined-up political thinking urgently needed to meet challenges ahead” November 6, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming “Joined-up political thinking urgently needed to meet challenges ahead” Read More »
Landmark report shifts focus from food system emissions to fossil-fuel reliance November 6, 2023 / Food / Climate & carbon, Energy, Farming, Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Security Landmark report shifts focus from food system emissions to fossil-fuel reliance Read More »
M&S Food donates one million meals in new partnership with FareShare November 3, 2023 / Food / Food system, Health, Policy, Security, Society M&S Food donates one million meals in new partnership with FareShare Read More »
Strength in diversity – mapping healthy microbiome relationships November 3, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Food system, Health, Innovation, Policy Strength in diversity – mapping healthy microbiome relationships Read More »
Government launches review to increase fairness in the egg supply chain November 3, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Policy Government launches review to increase fairness in the egg supply chain Read More »
Fund to support Scotland’s local producers is open for applications October 30, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Investment, Policy Fund to support Scotland’s local producers is open for applications Read More »
Seaweed and regenerative aquaculture need more investment October 27, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Investment, Ocean, Regenerative farming Seaweed and regenerative aquaculture need more investment Read More »
Where does your food pound go, and why do farmers get so little? October 27, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food, Food system, Policy, Society Where does your food pound go, and why do farmers get so little? Read More »
“The time is ripe for a Land Use Framework for England” October 27, 2023 / Food / Farming, Fibre, Forestry, Landscape, Natural capital, Policy “The time is ripe for a Land Use Framework for England” Read More »
Evidence-led GM crop regs could help tackle food insecurity, says Royal Society October 26, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Innovation, Natural capital, Policy, Society Evidence-led GM crop regs could help tackle food insecurity, says Royal Society Read More »
Equitable food systems discussed at high level forum October 25, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Security, Society Equitable food systems discussed at high level forum Read More »
Report calls for 25-year Long Food Movement to avert “corporate tidal wave” October 24, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Report calls for 25-year Long Food Movement to avert “corporate tidal wave” Read More »
“Put water at the heart of food systems” October 18, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Natural capital, Water “Put water at the heart of food systems” Read More »
Experts warn of risk of civil unrest in UK due to food shortages October 17, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Security, Society Experts warn of risk of civil unrest in UK due to food shortages Read More »
Public sector standards may be feeding antibiotic crisis October 16, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Security Public sector standards may be feeding antibiotic crisis Read More »
Report highlights agri-food sector’s untapped potential October 12, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Security, Society Report highlights agri-food sector’s untapped potential Read More »
What is gene editing, and is it a force for good? October 9, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Innovation, Security What is gene editing, and is it a force for good? Read More »
Fighting a rare “Super El Niño” in Somalia October 9, 2023 / Food / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Health, Security, Water Fighting a rare “Super El Niño” in Somalia Read More »
Practical solutions needed for resilient water-secure future October 5, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food, Food system, Policy, Security, Water Practical solutions needed for resilient water-secure future Read More »
British public reject ‘nanny state’ excuses and call for action September 26, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Society British public reject ‘nanny state’ excuses and call for action Read More »
A fifth of UK shopping basket at high risk from climate change September 21, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security A fifth of UK shopping basket at high risk from climate change Read More »
Half of Britain’s fruit and veg growers “may go out of business within a year” September 21, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Policy, Security, Society Half of Britain’s fruit and veg growers “may go out of business within a year” Read More »
Sainsbury’s raises the steaks with lower carbon beef September 20, 2023 / Food / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Policy Sainsbury’s raises the steaks with lower carbon beef Read More »
