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Food Security doesn't end at the farm gate: why Britain must protect its local food infrastructure

9th October 2026
Britain talks a great deal about food security, supporting British farmers and growing our rural economy. Yet one of the most important pieces of infrastructure...
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Good Food Neighbourhoods: Putting British Food at the Heart of Our Communities

8th October 2026
The Government’s announcement of £10 million for Good Food Neighbourhoods across 45 communities in England represents an opportunity to reconnect people with...
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Food Policy Institute in debate on food security under threat at Conservative Party Conference

7th October 2026
At Conservative Party Conference, Food Policy Institute co-director Cllr Marisa Heath joined politicians and farming leaders to debate the threats facing...
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Experts warn that Britain is unprepared for a national food security crisis

5th October 2026
More than 150 experts, including academics, business leaders and community organisations, have warned that Britain is dangerously unprepared for a major food...
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Scotland bans BOGOFs on unhealthy foods

1st October 2026
New restrictions on supermarket promotions of unhealthy food come into force across Scotland today, as the SNP-led Scottish Government seeks to tackle obesity...
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Government confirms new School Food Standards for 2027

14th September 2026
The Government has confirmed details of its overhaul of school food standards in England, following earlier announcements about improving children’s nutrition...
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Wonky veg to help struggling farmers

31st August 2026
Perfectly good British food should not be left to rot simply because extreme weather has made it look different. After another exceptionally dry summer, farmers...
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Wales: Subsidies are "far short of what farmers warned is required"

20th July 2026
The Welsh Government’s announcement of a £340 million annual budget for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) provides one thing that farmers have repeatedly...
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The Food Policy Institute's letter to Andy Burnham

20th July 2026
Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of the Food Policy Institute, we would like to congratulate you on your election and invite you to make food policy one of the...
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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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