Members of the food movement share an infectious vision, writes Jonathan Latham - one which is constructive, convivial, classless, raceless, international, and embraces the whole world. Unled yet inspirational, it rests on a novel, harmonious philosophy that combines science, recognition of planetary boundaries, and the universal need for wholesome sustenance.
… Why the sustainable food movement is unstoppable: it's the … Jonathan Latham | 3rd October 2016 Comment Food Farming Philosophy Society Health garlic-cut.jpg Members of the food movement share an infectious vision, …
Industrial, imperial food systems have reduced food to a commodity, to 'stuff' that can then be constituted in the homogenised lab.
… The industrialisation of fake food Vandana Shiva | 18th June 2019 News Food And Farming Exotic Pets … Industrial, imperial food systems have reduced food to a commodity, …
As Slow Food Week gets underway Slow Food UK tells the Ecologist why they are attempting to protect Britains edible Biodiversity and the artisan producers behind it.....
… it: promoting and preserving real British food Cat Gazzoli | 31st May 2013 Ethical Living Health Food And Farming sfuk-ff (1).jpg As Slow Food Week gets underway Slow Food UK tells the …
Food co-ops are a way of buying fresh, locally grown food for less money. Sustain have produced an online resource, 'the Food Co-ops Toolkit', that explains how to start one up
… How to set up your own local food co-op Stephanie Wallis | 10th September 2009 Activism Green Living Local FoodFood Co-ops Food And Gardening food-co-ops.jpg …
How do you turn people on to local food and away from supermarkets? One way is to celebrate it through 'adventures', from wild food barbecues to scrumptious feasts of locally baked foods
… CASE STUDY: making local food sexy in Suffolk Kate Eshelby | 3rd November 2009 Activism Food And Gardening Case Study Jason Cranbrook Suffold Food Adventures Lady Cranbrook suffolk.jpg How …
Can the delicious revolution reach out to the uncommitted?
… CASE STUDY: the Slow Food revolution Matilda Lee | 20th July 2009 Activism Take Action Local Hero Slow Food Soil Association Food And Drink slowfoodlogo.jpg Can the …
Dan Crossley, of the Food Ethics Council, talks to the Ecologist about their work on developing an 'ethical food manifesto' ahead of the next general election
… Food matters: 'Politicians need to focus on our failing food system' The Ecologist | 22nd July 2013 Comment Food And Farming Food Ethics Council Blogs And …
In the second part of our adaptation of Fatal Harvest’s iconoclastic analysis of agribusiness propaganda, The Ecologist reveals the real cost of industrial food.
… 2002 News Supermarket Health Industrial Food Chemicals F Processed Foods Food And Farming Pollution Archive_43.jpg In …
Renewed calls for a tax on less nutritious foods do not take account of the importance of issues like education, advertising and social justice say campaigners
… ignore wider social factors driving junk food habits Lee Bunce | 16th August 2010 News Food Junk Food And Farming Health hamburgereating.jpg …
As the Brexit negotiations begin, a coalition of grassroots food and farming organisations today launch ‘A People's Food Policy' calling for England to develop a more progressive food policy in advance of leaving the EU. Scotland is already in the process of adopting national food policies and is currently developing a ‘Good Food Nation Bill', while England has yet to make any progress
… A People's Food Policy - grassroot food and farming groups call for a more just food system 26th June 2017 News Food Farming …
Earlier this week, the Trussel Trust reported the number of UK families using food banks has tripled in the last year and increased a staggering FIVE FOLD since the coalition came to power. Paul Creeney asks the big question ...
… The UK sees a huge rise in families turning to Food Banks Paul Creeney | 29th August 2012 News Food Banks Food Waste Soup Kitchens Food Resuce Service …
Filmmaker Robert Kenner's documentary Food Inc has shocked audiences across the US with its stark portrayal of industrial agriculture. And that's just the bits the lawyers let you see...
… Robert Kenner: Big Food will do everything to stop you talking … this Laura Sevier | 9th February 2010 Comment Food And Farming Sustainable Agriculture Monsanto Food Inc Fast Food Michael Pollan Eric …
Food aid charities argue supermarket food waste could help prevent hunger in vulnerable people. Yet supermarkets' anaerobic digestion plans may eclipse food redistribution says Matilda Lee
… Supermarket food waste to power renewable energy instead of tackling food poverty Matilda Lee | 23rd December 2011 News Food And Farming Politics And Economics Health …
Naomi Salmon argues that human rights law can - and should - have a crucial role in the fight to green our food systems ...
… Putting people at the heart of the sustainable food debate Dr Naomi Salmon | 8th November 2013 Comment Food And Farming Politics Law foodrights.jpg Could human rights law be used …
With cheap food pricing, over-reliance on imports, and the pressures of a growing population, the UK's food security is set to rise up the national agenda. The Coalition Government must be prepared for the challenges ahead
… Laura Sandys MP: why food security must be viewed as a strategic … Laura Sandys | 18th January 2011 Comment Food And Farming Food Security Coalition Government …
Meet the Bhutanese entrepreneur working on organic food production, heritage and education.
… Bhutan’s new organic food movement Hannes Lorenzen | 16th November 2018 News Bhutan Organic Food And Farming Change Makers … the Bhutanese entrepreneur working on organic food production, heritage and education. …
The UN Committee on World Food Security in Rome has today launched a new report examining the impact of chemical intensive, industrial food system on human health. GEORGINA DOWNS responds.
… Expert panel identifies unacceptable toll of food and farming systems on human health … Downs | 17th October 2017 News Un Pesticides Food Health Cancer 405530.jpg The UN Committee on World Food Security in Rome has today launched a new …
All you need to know to get fresher, healthier and greener food into your child's school - from nurseries to primary and secondary schools
… How to campaign for better school food Laura Sevier | 25th March 2010 Activism Food And Farming Health Soil Association School Food Matters Jackie Schneider Organix Better …
A new campaign that seeks to give greater transparency as to where our food is sourced has been launched by Inclusive Food.
… Changing the path of our food Ruby Harbour | 20th March 2024 | Comment Food And Farming Improved farming technology A … to give greater transparency as to where our food is sourced has been launched by Inclusive …
Almost since the advent of genetic engineering the food industry, the research establishment and parts of the media have been saying that the public is becoming more accepting of the technology. However, with no credible independent evidence to support this view it remains little more than wishful thinking and as this new survey, conducted by Beyond GM shows, most diners want to see more transparency about what's actually in our food
… Diners want the food industry to ‘clean up' its act and tell … 2017 Ethical Living Genetic Engineering GMO Food Beyond GM beyond gm.jpg Almost since the advent of genetic engineering the food industry, the research establishment and …
The Food for Life 'Catering Mark' is bringing fresh, healthy and local food into schools, hospitals and canteens, writes Peter Melchett - while driving big increases in the volume of organic food we eat, and growing the market for organic farmers and local food producers.
… 'Catering Mark' is helping to deliver good food for all Peter Melchett Soil Association | 24th February 2015 Activism Food Farming Organic Health fresh-fruit-cut.jpg The Food for Life 'Catering Mark' is bringing …
Madeleine Cuff challenged herself to spend a week reducing her food and packaging waste. Did it work, and will other consumers and supermarkets take note?
… Love Food Hate Waste: could you live without throwing food away? Madeleine Cuff | 30th March 2012 News Food Waste Love Food Hate Waste Consumers …