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A place for all food news opportunities and activities that are healthy, sustainable and fair in Leeds & West Yorkshire. #BeFoodWise #Food #Foodie #FoodJusticeForAll
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Yesterday, FFCC brought together leaders from across food, farming and land use for a cross-sector discussion on shared priorities and practical routes to action.
December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Learn more about Healthy Holidays
 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/utifnxuqxp
December 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Do you know local people or projects in your community  that deserve recognition?
You can nominate them for the Feed Leeds Food Growing Awards 2026 🌱

🍆Who will you nominate?

Click Link 🔗 for more details and to nominate search: bit.ly/NominateFoodGrowers (link in comments).
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Together with @foodwiseleeds.bsky.social we're doing a big census of the community food growing movement in Leeds. If you're involved, please take a few minutes to do forms.gle/6J3Bz58F54XB...
December 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
What happens to your recycling after it leaves your green bin?

Sonja Woodcock, our Sustainable Food Partnership Coordinator recently found out at MRF - which is the place where all our green bins get sorted in Leeds.

Inside Leeds Recycling Hub – FoodWise
Inside Leeds Recycling Hub By Zoe Parker Published 30th October 2025 Share this story Facebook Twitter What happens to your recycling after it leaves your green bin? Sonja Woodcock, our Sustainable Food Partnership Coordinator recently visited the Leeds Materials Recycling Facility (MRF)— which is...
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November 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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🌍 It’s good to see COP30 Brazil opening with the Belém Declaration, a groundbreaking pledge that brings recognises the role of farmers, fishers and Indigenous Peoples in responding to climate change, as stewards of the land 👉 ipes-food.org/cop30-world-...
COP30 - World leaders pledge to put hunger and poverty at the heart of climate action - IPES-Food
COP30 opens with breakthrough Belém Declaration, led by Brazil, linking climate action to hunger eradication, food access, and social protection.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We want to gain a better sense of what's going on in Leeds's community food growing scene and what you need to thrive.

This survey is designed to be completed by anyone growing food with others in a community space within the Leeds City Council boundary.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Got a delicious and healthy recipe to share? 🍽️✨ It's easy! Just upload the ingredients, prep/cooking time, instructions, and a yummy pic! 📸👩‍🍳
From roasts to bakes, from soups to salads, we want your tasty tips. 

Share your creation: https://f.mtr.cool/piawghlchk
#WinterRecipes
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hello - why not head over to the free Healthy Families Growing Up Programme to boost family health!
https://f.mtr.cool/ncwrcutjoj

HENRY program is delivered in partnership with Leeds City Council and the NHS -  part of the Leeds Food Partnership #beFoodWise
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Read our new #COP30 blog by Dr Ruth Wade & Profs Guy Ziv and Pippa Chapman: 'Farming in an unpredictable climate'.

They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.

Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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The unusually wind-powered and cycle-friendly Nordic nation promised on Monday to cut planet-heating pollution by at least 82% by 2035 from 1990 levels. The goal inches past the UK’s landmark 81% target for that year and races ahead of the EU’s rather wide goal of 66.3% to 72.5%.
Denmark announces one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets, while the rest of the EU looks away
Governments across the continent have attacked green rules with increasing ferocity – all while professing their commitment to existing climate targets
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November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🌍 It’s good to see COP30 Brazil opening with the Belém Declaration, a groundbreaking pledge that brings recognises the role of farmers, fishers and Indigenous Peoples in responding to climate change, as stewards of the land 👉 ipes-food.org/cop30-world-...
COP30 - World leaders pledge to put hunger and poverty at the heart of climate action - IPES-Food
COP30 opens with breakthrough Belém Declaration, led by Brazil, linking climate action to hunger eradication, food access, and social protection.
ipes-food.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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In their recent report, the CAC highlight the pull of cheap and unhealthy food and the difficulty of affording good food when other bills are rising. Their message to policymakers was clear: “get to the root of the problem.”
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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🗣️“We cannot let the food industry essentially create a future customer base for the pharmaceutical industry.” - Katharine Jenner, Executive Director, @oha-updates.bsky.social

🚨Read the full @bigissue.com article: www.bigissue.com/life/health/...

🔗Hear more from citizens: ffcc.co.uk/food-strategy
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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🚀 We're launching a new mini-series of webinars spotlighting inspiring food policy stories from around the world!

Part 1: Power and Politics in Peru's Food Markets features Jose Luis Chicoma, Peru's Former Minister of Production, and our Executive Director Anna Taylor.

Sign up: bit.ly/44iYD6r
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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🚀 We're launching a new mini-series of webinars spotlighting inspiring food policy stories from around the world!

Part 1: Power and Politics in Peru's Food Markets features Jose Luis Chicoma, Peru's Former Minister of Production, and our Executive Director Anna Taylor.

Sign up: bit.ly/44iYD6r
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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The cost of nutrient-rich foods like veggies and fruits is soaring compared to staples like rice and grains. This imbalance makes it harder for many to maintain a healthy diet.
Let's talk solutions! Beans

https://f.mtr.cool/qvfafwgvdr
September 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Whether you're a farmer or grower looking for take-home practical knowledge, a passionate food sovereignty activist, or want to find out how we can build a better food system that nourishes people and planet - you can join ORFC online from anywhere 🌱

orfc.org.uk/book-orfc-20...
November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Explore exciting news and opportunities in the #GoodFoodMovement
#Gardens #FundingOpportunities #FoodJobs
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Looking to bean up your meals? 🌱Beans pack a punch for your health, benefit the planet, and are budget-friendly! Join @VegPower

Let's make a difference, one bean at a time!
How do you incorporate beans into your meals?🍲
#OnBoardWithBeans🍲

#OnBoardWithBeans #HealthyEating #SustainableLiving
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Introduce statutory food poverty action plans and auto enrol for Healthy Start and free school meals
November 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
2 strengthen national food security through a horticulture strategy and food planning system
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
1 Recognise and mandate food partnerships!
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM