On the 12th September DEFRA published the much-anticipated Agriculture bill. As the UK prepares to leave the European Union in … Continue reading “Futureproofing agriculture for the health of the nation”
These are shocking statistics – I expected the situation to be bad, but not as bad as this. The Government … Continue reading “A healthy diet is beyond the financial reach of 3.7 million children in the UK: it’s time we addressed the inequalities in our food system”
3.7 MILLION CHILDREN IN THE UK LIVE IN HOUSEHOLDS FOR WHOM A HEALTHY DIET IS INCREASINGLY UNAFFORDABLE Full report Covered … Continue reading “New report and infographic on the affordability of a healthy diet”
Last week, hot on the tails of the UK Government’s Obesity Strategy Chapter 2, the Scottish Government released their final … Continue reading “Leadership and ambition from Scottish ‘Healthier Future’ Plan”
As the UK prepares to leave the EU, a new agricultural policy will be essential if we want to end … Continue reading “We need to rethink our food system to stand a chance of ending hunger in the UK”
Anna Taylor Food Foundation – Executive Director As much as I would like to find holes in it – and … Continue reading “The second chapter of the obesity plan finally arrived. Was it worth waiting for? A big resounding YES!”
Dr Jean Adams Senior University Lecturer in Dietary Public Health Research University of Cambridge Last week celebrity chef Jamie … Continue reading “Guest Blog: Dr Jean Adams discusses junk food marketing restrictions”
On 15th March, Peas Please hosted a Pledgers Conference in Birmingham to discuss the implementation of Peas Please pledges … Continue reading “Pledgers Conference 2018”
Birds Eye has today committed to increasing TV and online advertising for vegetables by 42% to £4.8m until December 2019. … Continue reading “Birds Eye pledge to increase veg appeal for kids”
New report calls for more action on childhood obesity ‘deprivation gap’ Evidence shows childhood obesity is driven by the environments … Continue reading “Bite Size: Breaking down the challenge of inner-city childhood obesity”
