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Equitable and Inclusive Food Systems

Food shapes the way our communities are structured, the ways we live our lives and how we engage one another.

How can we shape our food system alongside communities and society for health, sustainability and improved community wellbeing?

We will engage diverse voices to co-create meaningful initiatives that will deliver a just, equitable and inclusive food system for people everywhere, leaving an impact on both society and our environment.

Latest developments

People claiming Universal Credit struggle to eat

Researchers show that almost all people claiming Universal Credit aren't able to eat regularly, with many never eating fruit or vegetables

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Explore our case studies, translational centres and read our director's insights on how we're advancing food systems in the UK and beyond

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Roadmap to sustainable local food procurement

Researchers develop evidence for a socially inclusive roadmap that supports a whole-system approach to food procurement in Nottingham

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Some advised US diets carry higher risk of forced labour

Researchers have measured the risk of forced labour behind ingredients in recommended US diets

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Our response to global equity challenges: case studies

Estimating childhood obesity and socio-economic deprivation using ML

Nottingham researchers are supporting public health efforts by measuring nutritional insecurity at scale using machine learning

Histories and futures of underutilised indigenous crops "reimagined"

Bring greater understanding to historical, social and cultural changes behind the underutilisation of indigenous crops

Project highlights

Understanding More than Food (MtF) Meal Services

Strengthening the potential of More than Food meal services to address food insecurity and social isolation by co-developing innovation solutions with stakeholders.

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Roadmap to Sustainable Local Food Procurement

Informing development of sustainable public food procurement in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to maximise local economic and social benefits

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Our pathways to impact

Our Translational Centres advance our goals by bringing together expertise to work across our three research pillars. We engage diverse actors across the food system to co-develop solutions that are people focused, working for communities and society. Explore our pathways to a more equitable and inclusive food system.

Centre for Equitable and Inclusive Food Systems

We aim to foster partnerships and critically engage in questioning power structures and systems that lead to inequitable food systems, while amplifying less powerful voices, bringing together community food organisations, farmers and practitioners.

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Centre for Food Policy and Foresight

We improve policy outcomes for people by providing high-level, evidence-based advice to policymakers and translating complex research into practical insights that address food system challenges in the UK and beyond.

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Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems

We deliver practical, innovative solutions that help agri-busiesses tackle key agricultural sustainability challenges, while advancing food security for consumers through strategic industry partnerships.

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Future Protein Hub

We aim to take an ethical and responsible approach to research and innovation, developing social readiness levels alongside new technological advancement to address a critical challenge facing our food system - the future of protein production.

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Our response to equity challenges: policy briefs

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Understanding More than Food (MtF) Meal Services

Our researhers are building understanding of ways in which food systems can address the nutritional needs of people experiencing health inequalities and provide evidence to inform new developments.

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Researchers and farmers in Colombia working on cocoa field trials

Agriculture and Sustainability for Climate Change: Focusing on People

Attention and voice must be given to smallholder farmers, who produce 35% of the world鈥檚 food, by mainstreaming them in policy discussions and decisions on making farming more sustainable

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Breaking Down the Environmental Barriers to Food Access for Disabled People

Access to food is a basic human right, yet people with disabilities (PWD) face significant and persistent barriers in obtaining a sufficient and nutritious diet.

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Addressing Structural and Relational Challenges in UK Food Banks

Food banks in the UK have expanded rapidly since 2008 due to austerity policies, welfare cuts, and rising food insecurity, with 2,000 outlets nationwide. However, significant problems persist.

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Fair Wages, Working Conditions, Social Protection and Media Representation in UK Food Labour

Fair labour policies are pivotal in establishing stable and ethical food supply chains at both national and international levels, reinforcing our commitment to global welfare.

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Locally Targeted Food Security Interventions

Food insecurity is an increasing and location-specific crisis in Nottinghamshire. Targeted, coordinated, and locally informed interventions are required to promote sustainable food resilience across communities in Nottinghamshire.

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