We're delighted that GP Dr Chi-Chi Ekhator will give a #FoodThinkers webinar on Tues 21 May on atbeaconproject, which uses innovative ways to help those with long-term health conditions in underserved communities to get access to healthy food. city.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Powerful evidence given at the Food, Diet and Obesity Committee this morning by Kathleen Kerridge from The Food Foundation. Watch live: tinyurl.com/33rwafv4

Climate experts were increasingly saying that keeping heating below 1.5C is near impossible, yet it remains the global goal. So I asked hundreds of top IPCC scientists what they thought. What they said shocked even me… 🧵 1/n #ClimateCrisis

Important: World Health Organization (WHO) consultation on the global nutrition targets is online. Comment on discussion paper content! More here: who.int/news-room/arti… Deadline: 21 June 2024

Governance approach outlined in new UK govt #foodpolicy Defra UK Blueprint to Grow the Fruit & Veg Sector: 'To deliver on the output of this engagement we will champion the UK’s world-renowned horticulture industry within government... gov.uk/government/pub…

Excellent report by the govt’s Public Health Advisory Committee on fixing the food system to produce health not ill-health. Evidence-based, supported by experts and community consultations but summarily dismissed by Government as unimportant!!!! health.govt.nz/new-zealand-he….

For BritishLibraryEvents's #FoodSeason Centre for Food Policy 's Christina Vogel will be part of a fantastic panel discussing how to end #foodinsecurity - on Sat 25 May. Book your place 👇 …hlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/ending-f…

Food banks have filled an important vacuum, but they have a shelf life and can only ever be a sticking plaster. My latest column for The Grocer: thegrocer.co.uk/cost-of-living…

🌟 Explore a future shaping #foodpolicy! Join us at City, University of London’s Postgraduate Open Evening on 5 June and discover how our MSc in Food Policy can equip you with the expertise to drive change. 🍏📊 Find out more and register: city.ac.uk/news-and-event…

At our next #FoodThinkers webinar on Weds 19 June Matias Margulis will discuss why the #WTO has become a central flashpoint for global political battles over #agriculture and #foodsecurity governance. city.ac.uk/news-and-event…

My Phd Student Laura Lane 's Abstract is finally published! Beans, peas and pulses for improved public and planetary health: Changing UK consumption patterns | Proceedings of the Nutrition Society | Cambridge Core - bit.ly/3W9Zu5R

Great article. I fully agree about exploring how we use competition law more effectively to break up powerful companies across food systems - thanks for sharing Jean.

University of Southampton's latest Re:action magazine includes the WRAPPED study by Christina Vogel & Janis Baird, examining how store product placement affects diets. Their work shows healthier choices when confectionery is replaced with fruits and vegetables. issuu.com/university_of_…

Our graduates pursue careers in government, academia, civil society, the media and many other areas - all with the shared goal of improving our #foodsystems. Find out how our unique MSc in #FoodPolicy can help you achieve your career goals ⬇️ city.ac.uk/prospective-st…

New York City has just passed a final rule requiring menu items with >50g of added sugars to display this warning logo. Rule and guidance available here: nyc.gov/assets/doh/dow… Well done nychealthy on continuing to lead in sub-national food policy initiatives 👏

🙌 'The food system should be absolutely top of the political agenda right now' - former Conservatives Health Minister Lord Bethell He was speaking at our event in UK Parliament introducing new MPs to our #NourishingTheNation manifesto. 🔗 bit.ly/46k5ICY #PMQs

We're delighted that martin caraher will give our first #FoodThinkers webinar of the new academic year. Join us on Weds 25 September when he will explore how well we are implementing the #RighttoFood globally, 20 years after its creation. city.ac.uk/news-and-event…

“There’s diet, there’s healthy lifestyle, we are going to have to get into that space,” Starmer said. “I know some prevention measures will be controversial, but I’m prepared to be bold, even in the face of loud opposition…. theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

"Limiting junk food ads before the 9pm watershed & banning online ads for HFSS products are essential measures to help curb the nation’s growing health challenges," says Christina Vogel on the gov's proposed junk food ad ban Read more: city.ac.uk/news-and-event… Centre for Food Policy