Publication

A Square Meal

A new paper by WWF and the Food Ethics Council (FEC) was published today. A Square Meal argues that Government has a clear role, and a mandate, to promote sustainable food consumption in the UK.

9 Oct 2011
Press release

Sustainable diets good for consumers, farmers and the environment

A new paper by WWF and the Food Ethics Council (FEC) argues that Government has a clear role, and a mandate, to promote sustainable food consumption in the UK.

Press release

MPs respond to Farming Regulation Task Force: comment

An inquiry by the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has welcomed the findings of the Farming Regulation Task Force, commissioned by Defra and chaired by Richard Macdonald.

Food Ethics Council
22 Sep 2011
Business Forum report

Red tape and responsibility: after the Farming Regulation Task Force

A report of the September 2011 meeting of the FEC’s Business Forum

Food Ethics Council
Business Forum report

Carrots, sticks and values: what motivates sustainable behaviour?

A report of the May 2011 meeting of the FEC’s Business Forum

Food Ethics Council
20 Jul 2011
Publication

Feeding a rising population

The Foresight report on global food and farming futures, launched today, takes a detailed look at the challenges we face between now and 2050 to feed a growing population.

23 Jun 2011
Press release

Food Issues Census unveiled

An in-depth analysis of the food and farming charitable sector has been published.

6 Jun 2011
Policy response

Food Ethics Council response to the Valuing Nature white paper

The Food Ethics Council welcomes the government’s commitment to protecting our natural environment. But we need to think carefully about the consequences of putting a financial value on the services that nature provides for us.

Business Forum report

Biodiversity & ecosystem services: the promise and pitfalls of putting a price on nature

A report of the May 2011 meeting of the FEC’s Business Forum

Food Ethics Council
5 Jun 2011