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Iran-US war: Food prices will be higher this summer, but it's not as bad as you think

3rd June 2026
Food prices are more likely to rise than fall this summer if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues, but the effect is likely to be indirect rather than...
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School food reforms: middle schools missed out

2nd June 2026
The UK Government's consultation on updating the School Food Standards is live and one important weakness within is a distinct failure to address the needs of...
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School food reforms: In support of food governors

2nd June 2026
The Government is consulting on its update to the School Food Standards legislative framework. Amongst the DfE's ideas for reforming this hugely important...
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School food reforms: more nudge, less haste

27th May 2026
The Government new school foods policy has been written around a central argument that's difficult to dismiss: children are eating too much sugar, salt and...
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Should the SNP be fixing Scottish food prices?

19th May 2026
Scotland's First Minister has announced plans to force retailers to cap the price of 50 food items - he says in a bid to tackle the cost of living crisis. But...
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UN FAO Seville conference: A right to food

15th May 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN's international congress in Seville this week brought together researchers, academics, policymakers, civil...
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School food reforms announced: better health but no more funding

12th April 2026
Today's Government school food changes represent the biggest overhaul of school meal standards in more than a decade, with ministers arguing the reforms are...
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UPFs in hospitals: How UK policy differs from US proposals

8th April 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to shake up public procurement in order to force US hospitals to align with new dietary guidelines, reducing sugar content and ultra...
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Should EU food import checks be delayed?

5th April 2026
The UK Government’s decision to consider delaying new EU food import checks until July 2025 reflects the continuing complexity of post-Brexit trade arrangements...
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Policy development

Changing the food system to benefit health and food sovereignty takes more than most political parties would commit to in a manifesto. It requires long-term thinking and planning, a firm hand and incremental goals.

The Food Policy Institute builds long-term strategies to help lawmakers look into the future at what is possible and what deliverables look like for voters, as well as moving food and farming policy in the right direction.

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Round table events

Bringing together politicians, thought leaders and sector stakeholders to discuss the state of play, current trajectories, potential solutions and delivery possibilities is essential for creating an environment of trust and collegiate enthusiasm. 

Drawing from home-grown best practice and international trends and by analysing how other countries have tackled and solved specific food sector issues, we can foster change for good.

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Independence

The Food Policy Institute is independent of government, of lobbying organisations and companies. 

Founded in the principles of doing the right thing for future generations, we believe that only through true independence and without a corporate agenda can we offer a perspective that benefits everyone.

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