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How widening our palates can help feed, and save, the planet

A panel of three researchers based at the University of Sheffield discuss novel protein production on the Instant Genius podcast.
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New co-Director for the Institute of Sustainable Food

Professor Bhavani Shankar has recently been announced as the new co-Director of the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield.

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New research sets out practical actions to make the UK’s food healthier, fairer, and greener

Sheffield researchers have contributed to a special issue of The Royal Society journal, identifying workable paths towards transforming UK food systems.
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New project aims to give policy makers the facts to create a fairer food system, improve public health and tackle climate change

The Agriculture, Nutrition & Health (ANH) Academy Science-Policy Platform is a global evidence platform which aims to accelerate progress towards equitable food systems, whilst confronting climate change and protecting nature.
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New installation questions the place of food in contemporary society

A new collaboration between Professor Peter Jackson, Co-director of the Institute for Sustainable Food, and artist Anthony Bennett will be on display at Festival of the Mind 2022 (15-25 September) in Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery.

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Experts say UK Food Strategy ‘fails to deliver’

A letter published today (Tuesday 19 July) in Nature Food says the Government’s Food Strategy falls far short on the measures and urgency required for the transformative change the food system needs.
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Moving beyond food banks

Dr Megan Blake is redefining food support in the UK by addressing the wider effects that food insecurity has on health, wellbeing, and communities.
'Facilitation toolkit: supporting community groups to build capacity and create video proposals

Toolkit launched to support communities attract start-up funds and small grants through smartphone video-making
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Cultured meat - a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers?

Scientists from the University of Sheffield are teaming up with agricultural experts and farming groups to test whether cultured meat is a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers.