The Food Foundation Podcast Pod Bites: Why the UK needs a Food Bill
Jan 16, 2026
Andrew Stark, Senior Research and Policy Manager at Eating Better, discusses vital reforms in the UK's food system, aided by a coalition of 160 organizations. He emphasizes the importance of a coherent food policy that aligns health, environment, and trade. Stark advocates for 17 recommendations, including affordable, culturally suitable diets and sustainable farming practices. He also highlights the need for a Food Bill to cement these priorities into law, aiming for a fairer food system and engaging citizens in the policy-making process.
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Food Policy Is Inherently Cross‑Sector
- Eating Better and partners show food policy spans farming, health, retail and local food systems.
- Joining these areas reveals how fragmented policy currently undermines coherent food outcomes.
Alliances United Around 17 Recommendations
- Five food strategy alliances united and published 17 recommendations in December last year.
- The Good Food Cycle was published by the government's farming minister and the Food Foundation joined the advisory board.
Legislate A Unified Food Plan
- Create a joined-up healthy food and sustainable farming plan backed by legislation.
- Push for a Food Bill to enshrine coherent food-system goals into law.