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New report: Independent evaluation of universal free school meals in London

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“When we have lunch, it makes us stronger, healthier, and we can concentrate more on our learning.” – Year 4 pupil In 2023, London achieved a milestone in school food policy, extending free school meals to every primary-aged child in state-funded schools. This groundbreaking initiative, supported by £130 million in emergency funding from Mayor Sadiq […]

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New Report: Food Policy Coherence in Local Government

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A year ago, I began an in-depth exploration of food policy coherence within UK local authorities to better understand how councils navigate the complex web of actors influencing food systems. Today, my findings shed light on the practical realities of achieving policy coherence and highlight both successes and areas for improvement. Here’s a summary of

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Fix our Food Autoenrollment Pilot gets national coverage on the BBC

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Bremner & Co ‘s role in a new trial scheme that is enabling thousands more children from England’s most disadvantaged households to access free school meals. The Yorkshire-based pilot project, run by the Fix Our Food research programme and anchored at the University of York, has already yielded hugely positive results. Bremner & Co has been

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In Conversation with…. Barbara Crowther

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In conversation with… is a series of blog posts where I’ll be talking to inspirational people working in the world of food policy.   Today’s in conversation with features Barbara Crowther. Barbara serves as the Campaign Manager for the Children’s Food Campaign at Sustain, an organisation dedicated to advocating for better food practice and policies. As

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In Conversation With… Louis Bedwell 

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In conversation with… is a series of blog posts where I’ll be talking to inspirational people working in the world of food policy.   Today’s in conversation with features Louis Bedwell. He’s the former Managing Director of Mission Ventures, where he helped brands who champion better quality, healthier and more sustainable food.   Our paths crossed as

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