About Food FoundationWe believe everyone in the UK deserves access to an affordable, healthy and sustainable diet. We have various projects to reach different groups to improve children's diets, increasing uptake of plant rich diets, influence food policy and inspire change in food and retail businesses & how investment works. We are a small charity that has grown thanks to our success in responding to government announcements, quickly gathering interest and advocating in dynamic ways to create change in the food system. Our small enthusiastic and dedicated team makes us agile Our search for evidence-based solutions makes us impactful Our skill in shaping powerful coalitions and harnessing citizens' voices makes collaborative Our drive to identify new opportunities for action, and test new levers for change makes us innovative.About the roleThe Place-based Food Systems Manager will play a leading role in the development of The Food Foundation's local policy and project work in 3 interconnected ways: Stimulating and supporting leadership in regions, cities, local authority areas and anchor institutions to take action to improve local access to affordable, healthy and sustainable food Identifying the policy and food business levers which enable the emergence of more resilient local food systems which improve access to affordable, healthy and sustainable food in local communities Advocating for national and local policy changes which enable local leadership and new food systems to become more rapidly established. In the first instance, you will play a leading role in our place-based work in Kent and Birmingham, in particular focused on improving the health and sustainability of menus and business offerings through the promotion of beans, pulses and legumes. You will work closely with Birmingham City Council and The University of Kent, as well as local leaders, partners, local authorities, policymakers and businesses. You will work closely with academic partners on UKRI funded research projects that support place-based interventions and local authorities in creating healthier more sustainable local food systems. The successful candidate will also play a key role in our nationally focused policy and advocacy on healthy and sustainable diets, supporting a team working on public sector procurement, production (horticulture) and other food policy areas that intersect health, sustainability and climate. This will involve engagement with relevant DEFRA teams, as well as other NGOS working in the sustainable diet space.

The aim of this £20k Food System Prize is to find innovators across the food system. We want to support people who are leading the transition towards thriving food systems, healthy soils, and healthy people.We want to support businesses, farmers and entrepreneurs - anyone who is trying to do things differently.  Anyone with a good idea or business can apply.This could be individuals or businesses specialising in anything from soil health to food networks to the health of communities. We aim to support those working in regional food systems across the UK and the Crown Dependencies.Transforming Regional Food SystemsThe Food System Prize is a flagship initiative of the Regen Gathering Jersey, supported by Lloyds Bank Crown Dependencies, Evelyn Partners, the Channel Islands Co-op, the Crown and Woven. It is designed to catalyse innovation and resilience within regional food systems. Why Regional?We believe food connects every aspect of the challenges we currently face, from the health of an ageing population, to food resilience and security, the cost of living, and ecological well-being. Food is the common thread. Ensuring food security at the regional level is critical, and not always easy. Regional food systems provide communities with market sovereignty. They can improve ecological outcome and water management through improving soil, biodiversity, and climate resilience and interconnected strategies. Regional food systems can promote inclusive food solutions that support public health, by building supply networks that distribute nutrient dense food to social markets. Regional resilience is not always about efficiency; it's about building strong local food economies. Thriving local economies rely on interconnected businesses, but they often lack essential infrastructure and require a structural approach. Investing in infrastructure—'the missing middle'—along with innovations in supply chains, nutrient cycling, and food-as-medicine initiatives, is key to enhancing both productivity and food resilience. By nurturing regenerative startups, we can build food systems that restore the planet, empower communities, and improve long-term health and longevity outcomes.Good food strategies need a good understanding of place, with businesses built on relationships, and understanding of context.Award ObjectivesSupport Innovation: Back bold business models integrating regenerative practices.Promote Regeneration: Champion soil health, biodiversity, and local resilience.Strengthen Community: Connect entrepreneurs, farmers, and change makers.Improve Health: Address issues linked to disease and the food system - linking business with their communities and making health a material outcome of the food system. Award DetailsTotal Funding: £20,000£15,000 in direct cash funding for overall winner £5,000 for Channel Island Winner £5,000 in-kind support (mentorship, workshops, networking) Includes: Exploration of route to market with a cooperative support network *if applicable and the correct standards are met. Eligibility CriteriaTo apply, your business must:Be based in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or operating at a UK regional levelNewcomers, entrepreneurs and establish organisationsBe a social impact business or commercial business (e.g. Ltd, CIC, LBG, LTD, NFP — Charities not eligible)Show a clear commitment to regenerative food systemsContribute towards  local food security, environment, resilience, and health outcomesJudging Panel This prize will be judge by industry leaders across the food system and within policy. How to ApplySend 500 words describing your business, with your innovative concept to build resilience in regional food systems. Detail the place and the problem you are solving as well as the resources you require. Once this has been received you will be sent a short questionnaire, to support your application and provide clear marking criteria. The deadline for this application is October 25th, 2025.

Oxford Real Farming Conference are delighted to be partnering with Earthed for Earthed Summit 2025: Generation Restoration, taking place on 18 September at EartH Hackney, London.This immersive, one-day summit gathers a powerful mix of urban growers, scientists, Indigenous voices, artists, youth leaders and citizens ready to regenerate ecosystems and reimagine our role in the world.Through storytelling, workshops, music, and celebration, the Summit inspires practical action — from balconies to forests, gardens to oceans.Location: EartH Hackney, London10am – 6pm: Inspiring talks, solution workshops, & transformative sound journeys8pm – late: Live Concert & Party

About Banana LinkBanana Link, founded in 1996, is a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for fair and equitable production and trade in bananas and other tropical agricultural produce, based on environmental, social and economic sustainability. We work in partnership with plantation worker trade unions and small-scale farmer organisations in Latin America, the Caribbean, Central and West Africa and the Philippines, and promote social dialogue between all industry stakeholders.Our small team of seven part-time staff are based in the UK, France, Mexico and Ecuador. We have an additional three voluntary Directors on our Board / Management Committee to support our organisational management and strategic decision making. For further information on our governance, partners, objectives and activities please seewww.bananalink.org.uk/Activity descriptionThe Project Coordinator role will support the management and delivery of one of Banana Link’s key current work streams on ‘Living Wages in the African Banana Export Industry’. This activity builds on 30 years of work by Banana Link to promote:Fair and ethical trade practices which are based on a fair living wage for all workers,equitable distribution of value along the chain, and competitive market access for smallproducersDignity for workers and respect for labour and trade union rightsConstructive dialogue between all economic and non-economic stakeholders thataccelerates a transition to fair, equitable and sustainable banana and pineapple chainsworldwideThe initial activities of the post will be delivered in Ghana and Cameroon, in collaboration with our local and international trade union partners, local producing companies, and European retailers. These activities are currently funded by government and private sector partners. Banana Link is responsible for the overall coordination and delivery, including:Facilitation of capacity building activities on Living Wages and Decent Work in Cameroon and Ghana, with company staff and trade union representatives.Communication and dialogue between all project partners and other industry stakeholderstowards fair remuneration and decent work in the banana industryMonitoring, evaluation, and reporting on all project activities to fundersThe role will provide an important opportunity to work alongside Banana Link’s International Coordinator, and in collaboration with other key staff and partner organisations, on the important issues of Living Wages, Decent Work, Social Dialogue and Sustainability.Person Specification (Necessary)Professional fluency in English and French.Educated to bachelor’s degree level in a related field (or equivalent professional experience).Significant professional experience in delivering training, facilitating meetings both online and in-person, and presenting to diverse audiences.Experience working with, and facilitating dialogue between, diverse stakeholders; including trade union leaders, company management, government officials, technical specialists and development specialists.Professional knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas of work; living wages, workers’ rights, industrial relations, tropical agriculture, gender equity, occupational health and safety, international value chains.Strong coordination and planning skills (with relevant professional experience), including experience working independently, a proactive approach to problem solving, able to manage own workload and seek support when needed.Strong monitoring and evaluation skills (with relevant professional experience), including ability to ensure detailed project records are kept in line with narrative and financial reporting requirements.Adept in working with Google G-suite tools, Microsoft tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and other online platforms such as Zoom, Teams.How to ApplyPlease send a recent CV and a letter of motivation to anna@bananalink.org.ukDeadline : Wednesday 1st October(Banana Link reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date)Interviews will be held on the week starting October 13thThe post start-date is flexible, from mid-November 2025, depending on current candidate commitments.More information on the BananaLink website.

If you are a digital marketer looking to shape a better future for food and farming in the UK, then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Pasture for Life [PfL] is a non-profit helping people understand how grazing animals on pasture can regenerate landscapes, enrich food systems, and support rural economies. We help everyone — from farmers and landowners to retailers and shoppers — to take action, before it is too late.We do this through building community, certification for 100% pasture-fed produce, and knowledge exchange with farmers.Now is an exciting time to join PfL. We have an ambitious business plan to direct our growth from 2025 to 2030. Part of this includes a new approach to our membership and a new website (launching October) — an important opportunity to re-establish our brand identity and create a functional and engaging interface for users.About the roleThe Digital Marketer will lead the planning, creation and delivery of high-quality, engaging, and user-focused content across a range of digital platforms. Primarily, this will include taking ownership of the PfL website, social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), email marketing and reports, Eventbrite presence and other marketing collateral needed.You will play a vital role in enhancing PfL’s digital presence to bring in new audiences and convert existing members of our community to the next stage of their relationship with us — whether that’s sharing our content, attending an event, donating, becoming a paid member, buying access to an event, or certifying a farm or retail business.You will be familiar with content management systems to publish and maintain content on a complex website, with a strong understanding of digital workflows. You will have excellent editorial judgement and a user-first mindset, ensuring all content is purposeful and aligned with the intended audience. You will use analytics and user insights to evaluate performance and continuously optimise content. Your written copy skills will be aligned to our tone of voice, as well as accurate and grammatically correct.Central to this role is the ability to create exceptional visual content. We are looking for someone who can create scroll-stopping content, with the skills to shoot, edit and publish social-first video, audio, and stills that drive brand awareness and deliver results.You will report to the Marketing and Operations Director, work closely with our Membership Manager, and deliver to other marketing needs of the team. As a nimble operation, there is scope for someone with drive and creativity to shape the role and make a big difference.Please note no closing date was included in this listing at the time of posting. Please check the original posting for updated vacancy information.

Concentration of corporate power across agricultural input sectors — seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and farm machinery — has transformed the global food landscape. Today, a handful of corporations exercise significant influence over agrifood systems, raising fundamental questions about ecological sustainability, equity, and the realization of the right to adequate food. FAO’s Right to Food Team is pleased to invite you to the presentation of Titans of Industrial Agriculture by Jennifer Clapp, a leading scholar on global food systems governance. The book traces how a few corporations came to dominate agricultural inputs and examines what this means for future food systems, human rights, and environmental sustainability.