This paper aims to summarise the frameworks currently used to analyse food policymaking processes and to critically assess whether those frameworks can be applied to the analysis of ‘systems’ approaches to policymaking. It found while the use of such tools are limited there are significant benefits to understand the ideas, knowledge, power and decision-making that lead to food policy development.

This study reveals two potential psychological levers for reducing household food waste; promoting shorter term, flexible meal planning and changing the way we feel about food waste. 

This report by the NGO Feedback finds that food businesses in the UK often use redistribution of surplus food to community groups as a dump, delivering them food that is inedible, damaged and unsuitable for consumption, avoiding costs for disposal.