The Centre for Food Policy and Foresight unites over 50 experts from across the university, forming a multidisciplinary team dedicated to ‘transforming’ food security, sustainability and nutrition on both a national and global scale.
The new centre will advance the development of evidence-based briefings and deliver practical recommendations for policymakers to act on to help attain a sustainable, ethical and environmentally friendly food system.
This centre will be led by Professor Paul Wilson, Professor of Agricultural Economics in the School of Biosciences. He said: “Our new centre is designed to be a catalyst for change in how we approach food system challenges. We’re not just focusing on theoretical research; we’re committed to translating our findings into practical solutions that can be implemented by policymakers and industry leaders.
“The centre will develop strategies to address pressing issues like food security, sustainability, and nutrition—issues that affect people, every day. By influencing policy debates and shaping the future of food systems, we hope to create a world where access to healthy, sustainable food is the norm rather than the exception.”
Jack Bobo, director of the University of Nottingham’s Food Systems Institute, explained how the new centre will support food policy research.
He added: "Policy is the key to scaling our research, allowing us to influence and implement changes that can address the everyday challenges people face—like the rising cost of food, the environmental impact of food production, and the nutritional quality of what we eat. Through this centre, we aim to create a more sustainable and equitable food future, benefiting not only those in the UK but communities worldwide.”