The Food Foundation

📻 'Vulnerable parents are having to pay over the odds for infant formula' - our Head of Policy and Advocacy Hannah Brinsden discussing the cost of baby formula on BBC Radio 4's You and Yours programme in wake of the latest Competition and Markets Authority report Listen to the clip below or catch the full interview (starts 32:39) here: https://lnkd.in/ebJpeQpj Read our latest Kids Food Guarantee update here: http://bit.ly/4fcXEIH

🌍 As COP29 gets underway today we're calling for bold action from governments on food systems transformation! In order to tackle climate change and meet net zero targets there needs to be a clear strategy for reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions within the food system. Want to know how UK food companies measure up on their sustainability and health commitments? Our State of the Nation's Food Industry report - launching on Thursday, November 14 - has the answers so don't miss out on our webinar analysing some key findings with Fran Haycock, Head of Sustainability at Greencore, Julie Owst, Head of Sustainability at Bidfood UK, our Executive Director Anna Taylor and Senior Business and Investor Engagement Manager Rebecca Tobi RNutr. Sign up for free: https://lnkd.in/eQhZqik9 #COP29Azerbaijan #COP29Baku #climatechange #NetZero #GHGEs

⚠️ Did you know one in five deaths globally are linked to poor diets? Yet the latest ATNi (Access to Nutrition initiative) Global Index Report shows food producers are making little progress in improving the nutritional quality of their products. ATNI's Executive Director Greg S Garrett explains more about this and the hidden costs in our food system in our latest podcast. 🎧 Listen in full: https://lnkd.in/ec7dbWXA

📯 We've joined 35 organisations and health experts calling on the government to expand financial incentives to promote a healthier food industry! Our Executive Director Anna Taylor explains why on Times Radio - listen to the clip below ⬇️ and the full interview in full (starts 7.55am) here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/emDFfHkT Read more about the Recipe for Change campaign: https://lnkd.in/eZR3u4qC Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming Obesity Health Alliance British Heart Foundation Bite Back Diabetes UK Royal Society for Public Health have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon Rachel Reeves #sugartax #obesity #diabetes #foodsystem #incentives #SDIL

📢 There's less than a week to go until we launch our State of the Nation's Food Industry 2024 report! It goes live on Thursday, November 14th - so don't miss out on next Quick Bites webinar in which Fran Haycock, Head of Sustainability at Greencore, Julie Owst, Head of Sustainability at Bidfood UK, our Executive Director Anna Taylor and Senior Business and Investor Engagement Manager Rebecca Tobi RNutr will share key findings and debate the implications for the health of citizens and the planet. Join us: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQhZqik9 #SOFI #environment #scope3 #climate #nature #plantbased #meat Jackie Marshall

🚨 Did you know an estimated 470,000 children in England are currently missing out on free school meals? The Labour government of Clement Attlee was pioneering when it set up universal free school meals in 1944 - yet 80 years on policies to improve the health of our children seem to be going backwards, says our Public Affairs Lead Joss MacDonald's. Read his fascinating take on the issue in the New Statesman 👇   https://lnkd.in/eyybb9qK #freeschoolmeals #foodpoverty #childhealth #costofliving School Food Matters FixOurFood Chefs in Schools Bite Back Child Poverty Action Group UK Rt Hon Rachel Reeves Keir Starmer

✈️ Our latest Kids Food Guarantee report has landed! Here's three key findings: 1️⃣ The most expensive first infant formula on the market is now TWICE as expensive as the cheapest first infant formula available despite being nutritionally comparable. 2️⃣ Manufacturers and some retailers using ‘hidden marketing’ methods online to promote marketing materials and carelines on online supermarket webshops which is against the Code. 3️⃣ Great progress seen for some retailers: Lidl GB have recently launched a new own-label first infant formula at an affordable price point, and this month Ocado Retail have reduced the price of a tin of SMA Little Steps by £2. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dgtP2wqs #KFG #babyformula #breastfeeding #costoflivingcrisis

🎉 Announcing United St Saviour's Charity FINAL Event in our Appleby Blue Autumn Event Series! 🍳 Nourishing Generations and Fuelling Longevity: The Role of Food in Bringing People Together 🥗🍅 Join us on Thursday, 21st November for an inspiring event at Appleby Blue Almshouse, where we’ll explore how food can connect generations, foster social cohesion, and support healthy ageing. This is an opportunity to discover how our community kitchen has become the heart of resident engagement and intergenerational connection—from farm-to-table initiatives to cooking sessions with local schools and community groups. Event Details 📅 Date: Thursday, 21st November 2024 🕒 Time: 11:45AM - 2:00PM 📍 Location: Appleby Blue Almshouse, Bermondsey, London Meet Our Inspiring Speakers 🎤 Martyn Craddock, Chief Executive of United St Saviour's Charity 🎤 Claire Pritchard, CEO GCDA- Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency and Chair of the London Food Board 🎤 Dr Sophia Amenyah, Vice Chancellor’s Fellow and Assistant Professor in Nutrition, Northumbria University 🎤 Jess Thompson, Founder & Co-CEO of Migrateful 🎤 Anna Taylor, Executive Director of The Food Foundation This expert panel will share their experiences and insights on creating inclusive food programs that connect people of all ages and backgrounds. They’ll delve into initiatives that support community health, wellbeing, and social cohesion—central to our vision at Appleby Blue. And don't worry, we wouldn't put together a lunchtime event and not utilise our lovely community kitchen! We won’t just talk about the power of food—we want you to experience it. Our residents will prepare a delicious veggie pasta bake, salad, and tiramisu for us to enjoy together, giving you a taste of the community spirit at Appleby Blue. Why Attend? 🍲 Discover how food-centric initiatives can create inclusive, healthy communities. 🥘 Gain insights into co-designed food programs that foster wellbeing and connection. 🍽️ Enjoy a shared lunch prepared by our residents, experiencing the essence of our community first-hand. Agenda 🕰 11:45 AM - Arrivals 🕰 12:00 PM - Talk Begins 🕰 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM - Lunch! Spaces are limited. If you sign up, please plan to attend as we’ll be closing sign-ups a few days prior to finalise meal preparations. This event is ideal for public health professionals, urban developers, policymakers, designers, researchers, local community group leaders, chefs, and anyone interested in community-building through food. 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot and be part of this insightful discussion and meal, which we know will be delicious! https://lnkd.in/gZarPTrU We look forward to seeing you there 🍝 #ApplebyBlue #CommunityKitchen #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityConnections #Food #IntergenerationalCommunities

🧒 One in 10 children are now obese by the time they start school! The lack of progress by policymakers to tackle childhood obesity being highlighted by our Our Policy and Advocacy Manager Shona Goudie in The Times ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e76KwZEm #obesity #childpoverty #foodpoverty #foodinsecurity

📢 Today's National Child Measurement Programme data shows glaring disparities between the most well off and the poorest children. Our Policy and Advocacy Manager Shona Goudie gives her view on worrying levels of undernutrition and the falling height of children. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e32Q-uiD