A major change to UK food regulation is underway. It aims to remove specific labelling and strict oversight from a new generation of...

For too long, we've been told choosing food is about convenience. Grab it, go, and get on with your day. But we know better. What you put on your plate is a political and cultural act—a vote for the world you want to live in. So, what's the real state of play? Ultra-processed food makes up more than half the daily calories in the average UK diet, an alarming statistic. This silent epidemic of convenience has detached us from real food, real people, and real communities. The

The recently launched ' Good Food Cycle ' paper presents an ambitious vision for a healthier, more sustainable, and economically robust UK food system. The focus on British pride and economic growth is laudable, but the plan reads like it was drafted in a Whitehall meeting room, far from the fields, markets, and community kitchens that keep the nation truly fed. Top-Down Ambitions, Grassroots Realities The strategy leans heavily on national supply chains and big industry pla

Another summit. Another agreement. This time, our shopping baskets are in play. For millions across the UK and Europe, what does this truly mean? What’s been decided for your plate? For Movimento Metropolitano (MoM) , with our focus squarely on building communities and championing small businesses and artisan entrepreneurs, the real impact on local producers and the food on our tables is precisely what we’re aiming to uncover. Let’s forget the technical jargon. The Sanitary

The facts are stark. Indeed, UK markets are flooded with ultra-processed baby food. This isn’t a small issue, in fact it carries potentially devastating consequences for our children’s health and their future well-being. Shockingly, UK infants and toddlers eat a greater proportion of these heavily manufactured products than their counterparts in the US and Australia, a statistic that demands closer scrutiny and urgent attention. The Clear Reality, Backed by Evidence The high

A recent article by Silvia Lazzaris raises a pressing question: should governments intervene in the junk food crisis? Junk food is ubiquitous, deeply woven into the fabric of modern diets. With its widespread availability and mounting evidence linking it to adverse health outcomes, one crucial question demands our attention: are governments doing enough to protect us? Across the globe, some countries are beginning to take action. For instance, Mexico, South Africa, and the U