Blog: One year in – progress for better food and farming under Labour
Sustain reflects on the first year of this Labour government and what it means for our work for better food and farming policy.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 4 July 2025
Page: Healthier food advertising policies
From confectionery emblazoned on the side of bus stops to greasy burgers on billboards, the stage is set for unhealthy food and drinks everywhere we go. And while food and drink companies and advertisers have profited, our children’s health is losing out.
Commercial Determinants
News: A third of London boroughs have healthier food advertising policy; Kingston passes restrictions
Kingston Council signed off on a robust policy to restrict unhealthy food and drinks adverts in their local area. The measures have been introduced to improve public health.
Commercial Determinants | Tuesday 30 September 2025
News: Parliamentary committee criticises the government’s ‘leisurely approach to food security’
The Government has responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select committee report on food security. The Select Committee report, published in July 2023, urged the Government to tackle the accessibility and affordability of healthy food for households across the UK. However, the committee chair, Sir Robert Goodwill, has criticised the government response and their ‘leisurely approach to tackling unhealthy eating habits’.
Sustain | Friday 17 November 2023
News: Food Sense Wales at the Royal Welsh Show
Sustain's Bridging the Gap partner Food Sense Wales is looking forward to being a part of the Horticulture Village at this year’s Royal Welsh Show, showcasing its flagship projects and highlighting its mission to build a healthier, more sustainable food system across Wales.
Bridging the Gap | Thursday 17 July 2025
Blog: Government reshuffle: What the new team means for food, farming and health
With new ministers in key food, farming and health roles, and a Prime Minister with a strong interest in prevention and food security, what could change for food policy in the years ahead? We take a look.
Sustain | Wednesday 12 August 2026
Page: Good Food Local: get on the map
What to expect on our platform, and how we'll showcase your work.
Good Food Local
Blog: Have you shown your support for healthy, affordable food for everyone?
We're fed up with unhealthy food flooding our shelves and so are citizens across the country, as well as a growing number of doctors, nutritionists and public figures. Read some of their responses below and add your name to the charter if you haven't yet.
Recipe for Change | Monday 22 June 2026
Page: Hackney Organic school food
School food pilot introducing organic fruit and veg into every meal in two Hackney schools. The pilot applies a discount of 30% on fruit and veg bought from wholesaler Better Food Shed to cover the price difference between pre-pilot non-organic prices and the pilot’s organic prices.
Bridging the Gap
Events: Managing hunger trauma in community food support workers
Join Sustain and the Alliance for Dignified Food Support for an online workshop exploring Hunger Trauma in community food support workers.
Sustain | Thursday 24 July 2025
Sustain: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
