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, …
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 …
Campaigners for the labeling of GMOs in food are winning their battle against corporate America, writes Ralph Nader. No wonder the corporations are fighting back with lawsuits and scare stories ... they're on the back foot, and they know it.
… Nader | 30th June 2014 Activism USA GMOs Food Corporations Society Law … Campaigners for the labeling of GMOs in food are winning their battle against … latest initiatives of our nation's growing food safety movement. Across the country, …
Agroecology is key to retaking control over food, farming and land from the 'monstrous machine' of agribusiness, biotech, big finance and 'free trade', writes Colin Todhunter, as it represents a truly viable alternative to agriculture for corporate profit. But such are the powers ranged against the world's small farmers that it must be supported by a broad-based, global people's movement.
… Resisting the corporate stranglehold on food and farming - is agroecology enough? … Colin Todhunter | 4th March 2016 Comment Food Farming Corporations The Land India USA … Agroecology is key to retaking control over food, farming and land from the 'monstrous …
Food and water shortages and sharp price hikes in the necessities of life are driving civil unrest and rebellion across the Middle East and North Africa, writes Nafeez Ahmed. Adding to the problem, many of the afflicted countries are of strategic importance for their oil and gas, putting them on the front line of destabilizing 'counter-terrorism' operations.
… Rebellion and hunger - how drought and food scarcity are fanning the flames of war Nafeez Ahmed | 13th May 2015 News Water Food Politics Society Oil Energy Middle East drought-burkina-faso-cut.jpg Food and water shortages and sharp price hikes …
In February a report by George W Bush’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) suggested that fast food workers might in the future be classified as manufacturing workers. A CEA report asked: ‘When a fast-food restaurant sells a hamburger, for example, is it providing a “service”, or is it combining inputs to “manufacture’ a product?’
… Fast Food Nation Eric Schlosser | 1st April 2004 News Fast Food McDonalds Advertisements Pollution McDonalds Wages Skilled Labour Fast Food Nation Eric Schlosser Fast FoodFood And …
In an extract from her new book What to Eat, investigative journalist Joanna Blythman offers top tips on how to make your food pound go further without scrimping on what you believe in
… 10 ways to save money on food without compromising your principles … Joanna Blythman | 3rd April 2012 Activism Food And Farming Society Climate Change Diet Meat Ethical Consumer Food And Gardening holding.jpg What to Eat, …
A campaign to force food manufacturers and retailers to reduce their waste is coupled with an innovative celebration of the rejected food
… Campaign: Fighting food waste through feasts David Hawkins | 17th … 2010 Activism Society Waste This Is Rubbish Food Waste 1img_0279---version-2.jpg A campaign to force food manufacturers and retailers to reduce …
Everyone loves family farming! And so they should, writes Holly Creighton-Hird, as family farms produce most of the world's food. But the UK Government has a funny way of showing it - favouring corporate agriculture and eliminating farm payments for small land holdings. It's up to us, the public, to support small, high welfare producers.
… as family farms produce most of the world's food. But the UK Government has a funny way of … Family farming is a hot topic this year. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the … week, family farming was the focus of World Food Day 2014. Of course there's is no …
A tax on unhealthy foods would be more effective at tackling obesity than making healthy foods cheaper but could hit the poorest the hardest
… obesity The Ecologist | 4th March 2010 News Food And Farming Tax Subsidy Consumer Society … be more effective than subsidising healthy food A tax on unhealthy foods would be more effective at tackling …
The growth of food banks reflects a simple truth: the government does not care about hungry families, writes Rupert Read. To tackle hunger, work must pay a living wage, social security must do its job, and communities must rebuild local food networks.
… Food banks - a radical plan Rupert Read | 5th May 2014 Comment Food UK Society Politics … trussell-vauxhall-cut.jpg The growth of food banks reflects a simple truth: the … its job, and communities must rebuild local food networks. I've just co-authored a report …
Steven Gorelick lays out just a few of the policy changes, priority shifts and new approaches that could help save rural life, and lead to more sustainable farming
… | 7th June 2000 News Farming Agriculture Food Miles Food Transportation Local Food Production Subsidies Small Buusinesses …
Big companies, from PepsiCo to Kellogg’s, are cashing in on our interest in health food ‘quick fixes’ while continuing to sell us high fat, sugary foods
… March 2012 News Nutraceuticals Functional Food Dietary Supplement Monsanto Science And Technology Society Food And Farming dietarysupplementsresize.jpg … are cashing in on our interest in health food ‘quick fixes’ while continuing to sell us …
The West is exporting diabetes and heart disease to poor countries, along with the processed foods that line the shelves of global supermarkets warns UN advisor Olivier De Schutter
… News Obesogenic Obesity Health Society Diet Food And Farming obesogens2.jpg Traditional … are being replaced by more processed and junk foods high in saturated fats, salt and sugar … to poor countries, along with the processed foods that line the shelves of global …
Monsanto, Kellogg’s and PepsiCo are just a few of the companies cashing in on our addiction to nutraceuticals - the fast-growing pharma food and supplements sector
… Dietary supplement and functional food industry is ‘placebo-driven’ warns expert … 23rd March 2012 News Nutraceutical Functional Food Dietary Supplement Monsanto Society Food And Farming Science And Technology …
Try some of the UK's best cuisine, learn from top chefs and debate the future of our food at this annual gathering of food greats in London's Earls Court
… Expose your taste buds to the Real Food Festival Laura Sevier | 4th May 2010 Ethical Living Food And Farming Society Green Living Real Food Festival Laverstoke Park Farm Konstam …
Estate community gardens are springing up in our cities - here's how to transform a derelict urban space into a food growing hub
… How to start growing food on social housing estates Christine Ottery | 30th July 2010 Activism Food And Farming Society Sustainable Food Grow Your Own Fruit And Veg Community …
School buildings, food, waste - even the curriculum itself should all support a connection to, and appreciation for, the environment. Here are some resources to get you started
… Schools Eco Schools Soil Association Food For Life Partnership Carbon Calculator schoolspic.jpg School buildings, food, waste - even the curriculum itself … is not the only goal. School buildings, food, waste - even school curriculum should …
'Risky and secretive' gambling on the price of coffee, cocoa and wheat is leading to unstable food prices and exacerbating poverty and malnutrition but creating billions of pounds for the banking sector
… Goldman Sachs makes $1 billion profit on food price speculation Tom Levitt | 19th July 2010 News Food And Farming Banks Food Crisis Speculation Society …
How can the small, conscientious farmer survive in today’s ruthless, modern marketplace? How, in a system designed for giants, can the midget hope to prosper? Sally Fallon suggests ways that local food culture could be rejuvenated
… Sally Fallon | 6th June 2000 News Local Food Production Sauerkraut Pickling Food Wastage Food Miles Lacto-fermented Drinks Preservation …