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New research: Could expanding free school meals boost the UK food and farming economy? 

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Bremner & Co is excited to announce our new research exploring the economic opportunities of expanding school meals for the UK food and farming sector, in partnership with Sustain and with support from Impact on Urban Health and the Ampney Brook Foundation.    At present, 2.1 million children are eligible for free school meals in England; […]

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New report: How can we reduce food poverty for under-fives? 

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The prevalence of food poverty among families has been increasing significantly. While families with children generally face a higher risk than those without, those with children under the age of five are particularly vulnerable.1  A new report launching today by the Education Policy Institute, How Can We Reduce Food Poverty for Under-Fives?, highlights the urgent need

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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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Food insecurity among elderly people – an overlooked issue that demands urgent attention. 

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Cressida Pidgeon is Research and Projects Officer at Bremner & Co. She regularly dives deep into the data on child food security and nutrition issues. Here she highlights the issue of food insecurity among the elderly in the UK, one that is not addressed as frequently or urgently in today’s conversations around access to food.

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