The Food SIG leads on development and production of food-related policy position statements and consultation responses on behalf of the Faculty.
Influencing healthier and more sustainable dietary behaviours through planting and harvesting food-producing trees and hedges in the UK
This paper, published in February 2024, documents the evidence base related to community-grown food-bearing trees. It explores the evidence and recommendations for how food-bearing trees and hedges can provide beneficial green spaces for health and well-being, support healthy, sustainable, locally sourced foods, and mitigate inequalities.
Health of the Next Generation: Good Food for Children
In January 2024, the Food SIG developed this report in association with key public health partners. The Summary report for policy-makers, which explores simple steps to extend existing Government programmes on childhood nutrition and support the health of our next generation, can be viewed here. View the full report here.
The Faculty position on Ultra-Processed Foods
In June 2023, the Food SIG developed a position paper on ultra-processed foods. The final paper, which is based on in-depth research and discussions with key partners in this space, can be viewed here.
Food and COVID-19
This discussion paper, written in 2020, provides an overview of the FPH position on Food and Covid-19, the related issues, and recommended measures. COVID-19 added to the mix of environmental, social and economic challenges already facing the food system in the UK, and the Faculty viewed public health as central to this process.
