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Laura is a PhD researcher at the UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training at the Centre for Food Policy, City St George’s, University of London. Focusing on food system transformation for improved health and environmental outcomes, her research brings together her experience in sustainability and nutrition. Laura's PhD focuses on the opportunities for increasing the production and consumption of beans, peas and other pulses in the UK, with a particular emphasis on the role of the retail sector.
Beth works across the food system to join the dots across policy, practice, relationships and networks, building equitable food futures with ethics and care. She is co-chair of the Belfast Sustainable Food Partnership, co-founder of Carrick Greengrocers and deputy director of the Food Ethics Council.
Ali is Co-Founder of Planetary Alliance, working with organisations across the food value chain at the intersection of health and sustainability. She has worked across the food system for 20 years, from advising global institutions and shaping government nutrition policy, to consulting on Scope 3 emissions and sustainable food baskets for major businesses. Ali is passionate about connecting the dots between health and sustainability, and believes that transforming how we eat - as well as how our food is produced - is one of the most powerful ways to tackle today’s interlinked crises in public health, climate, and nature.
As Bold Bean Co’s "Beanologist”, I work closely with supermarkets and to grow the beans category while also leading our health and sustainability initiatives. In a typical day I’ll be analysing consumer behaviour and shopper data to identify trends and uncover growth opportunities for beans. Before joining Bold Bean Co, I led Commercial and Category teams at health-focused brands Deliciously Ella and BOL Foods, and began my career at Kantar Worldpanel.
Roger has been CEO at the Processors and Growers Research Organisation since 2012/13. As the UK's centre of excellence for peas and beans, the PGRO has a long and highly valued track record of providing authoritative, up to date information and project work based on solid, reliable research. The PGRO is a non statutory levy body supported by our grower members, the UK trade and also by a substantial amount of outside funding for our research work. This is carried out both on our own and in partnership with UK, European and worldwide research and commercial organisations. We are proud of our stability and consistency over the years. As a forward-looking organization, the PGRO team will continue to develop our services to the benefit of our levy payers as well as our research-based and commercial partners.
Paul is a strategic innovator and executive leader with 25+ years of expertise managing complex stakeholder relationships, designing campaign strategies, and extensive knowledge of the not-for-profit sector. A skilled communicator with a narrative that entices people to get on board, he starts movements that make global impact and drives change in sustainability and food systems, delivered through consistent and competitive methodologies, strong network development, innovative communications and superior client service and executive presence. Paul founded the SDG2 Advocacy Hub in 2016, a secretariat convened to connect NGOs, advocacy groups, civil society, private sector, and United Nations agencies around Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.
Ruth is Programmes Director at the Soil Association. Her role is to lead the charity’s programmes across the breadth of our mission to transform food and farming for climate, nature and health. She has a deep knowledge of the issues and opportunities within our food system, having led our Healthy and Sustainable Diets portfolio of programmes, including the award-winning Food for Life and Sustainable Food Places, for a number of years. Prior to leading our programmes, Ruth’s background is in marketing and communications. She worked for 15 years across the private and third sectors, leading teams ranging from fundraisers to digital marketers and PR, in industries from publishing to events to charity. Ruth is passionate about the natural world and ensuring that our food system is healthy, fair and sustainable.
Ali joined the Food Foundation in 2025 as our Operations Manager. Before coming on board, she managed the Lambeth and Croydon Foodbank, overseeing the delivery of emergency food parcels and practical support to families in need. Working closely with people experiencing hardship and seeing the challenges they face has fuelled her passion for improving access to healthy foods to everyone. Ali is a Registered Dietitian and has worked across both the NHS and private practice, supporting children and families to improve their health and wellbeing. She specialises in food allergies and the management of chronic conditions through dietary changes. She is driven by a desire to translate research evidence into relevant, actionable advice for real-world situations. Ali has enjoyed volunteering in community food projects and has regularly supported her local free lunch club and cook and eat sessions in Lambeth.
