Real food campaign
Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth believe that we are what we
eat, and that everyone should have access to REAL FOOD.
By this we mean food which is:
- Fresh and produced as close to London as possible
- Free from pesticide residues
- Affordable yet provides a fair income to farmers
- Free from genetically modified ingredients
Most of our campaigning activities involve taking targeted action locally to make a difference not only at a local level but nationally too.
We:
- Ask local supermarket customers to voice their concerns regarding supermarket food directly to their local supermarket e.g.
- Concerns over pesticides in food, fairly traded food and genetically modified food
- Lobby local councillors and MPs to take food seriously
- Pass policies which promote REAL FOOD
For example, we have encouraged Richmond Council to review and tighten its policy in relation to GM ingredients in Council supplied meals, such as school dinners.
- Liaise with local farmers markets on important food issues
- Encourage people to shop at farmers markets
To find out more about the RTFoE Real Food campaign contact
Vicky Phillips (020 8977 7413)
Relevant websites:
Farmers Markets:
www.farmersmarkets.net
London Farmers Markets:
www.lfm.org.uk
Local Food Works:
www.localfoodworks.org
Five Year Freeze:
www.fiveyearfreeze.org
London Food Link:
http://londonfoodlink.org
Pesticide Action Network UK:
www.pan-uk.org
Sustain: The Alliance of Better Food and Farming:
www.sustainweb.org
The Food Commission:
www.foodcomm.org.uk
Friends of the Earth (England, Wales and Northern Ireland):
www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/real_food
