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... Articles
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... Articles
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... Articles
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... Articles
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... Articles
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... Articles
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... Articles
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... Articles
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... Articles
