Issues

ENVIRONMENT Climate Change Energy Efficiency Organic Produce Soil Fertiliser Use Pesticide Use Fish Biodiversity Water

SOCIAL Fair Trade Social Audit Ethical Local Sourcing

ECONOMIC Internal Operations SAFETY BSE Lessons Hormones Antibiotics Additives

HEALTH Hygiene Health & Nutrition Animal Welfare GM

Are we 'what we eat'? 
If so, click underlined text to see some of the issues that come with your food!
To deal with these issues, the UK government wants more "sustainable food". Click for various definitions of 'Sustainable Food'.

'Sustainable' food:
Promotes a responsible use of resources, recognises possible ill-health effects, reduces negative environmental impacts and provides a basis for long term - sustained - production.
Considers social aspects, including ethical concerns, of people in the food chain - many of whom cannot afford the food they produce.
Enhances the environment, encourages social involvement, evolves to remain vital forever, AND also
Ensures economic viability.

There are all sorts of foods, including "ethical", "local", "slow" and "organic". 'Sustainable' food brings these together and to enhance simultaneously the environment, society and the wider economy. Health and hygiene are newer concerns in food presentation. Sustainable food encourages food that is healthier to both people and the planet.

Individuals find it difficult to balance all these issues, as most of us are short of time or money. Now is the chance to get your organisation to do something. They have much more leverage so can create many more options - and opportunities for suppliers...

Click to see what more the UK Government is doing to promote sustainable food..
Food & Drink Federation's Response to government's Food Industry Sustainability Strategy (FISS).