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Building a better food system that puts people and planet first.

March 16, 2020 cambridgefoodhub

Harmony in Business and Economy

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Surplus Food, Community Fridges, and Good Food for All

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Oxford Real Farming Conference 2020

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Chickpeas for a Changing Climate

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The value of a cup of coffee

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A Better Bag of Crisps

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(Generic spring-time photo to brighten up the timeline) . We've been quiet recently because we've been helping our colleagues at COFCO to meet unprecedented demand in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. Through COFCO we will be continuing to support the Food Hub's local food ecosystem to the best of our ability. . We are very aware of the situation faced by the hospitality industry and in particular the local coffee shops, cafes and restaurants who are most of our membership. For now, we are suspending our Green Coffee Shop Scheme to focus on getting food out to the people who need it most. . COFCO's increased demand for veg box deliveries is not just about food provision: we'll also need more staff to fulfill these deliveries and hope we can support some people who may have lost their jobs due to the closure of other local businesses. We will continue to support our local producers with the distribution of their products. Retail businesses are facing considerable demand and pressure, and we want to ensure that supply and delivery of local food is as smooth as it can be. . As mentioned in COFCO's post, we intend to increase the offering of products from other local businesses that have been forced to close, including tea and coffee from Hot Numbers and baked goods from Fitzbillies. If you are one of our members and believe you have a product that could be suitable for delivery, please do send us a message. . Last, but absolutely not least - we will do everything we can to support the work of @cambridgesustainablefood and the Food Poverty Alliance to ensure that everyone within our community has access to food. Practically, this will include donating food to the community fridges and community groups that are able to continue providing food for people. . Comments, queries, questions, please email info@cambridgefoodhub.org. . Stay safe and well, and look out for each other 🙂

At the launch of the first of three new community fridges @cambridgesustainablefood are opening across Cambridge! . A fantastic way to make more good food accessible to our communities, and reduce the amount of food that's wasted across the city. . People seemed really happy with the fridge and food available (more coming as it gets established!). Got some doughnuts so count myself in that number 😊 . #community #reducewaste #goodfood #communityfridge

Had an inspiring day yesterday at the @openfoodnetworkuk gathering. (The OFN is the online platform we use to facilitate trade between producers and buyers). . We heard from a number of different food hubs across the country, including @locavore_cic @tamargrowlocal and Sail Cargo Alliance, all operating in slightly different ways but bringing fantastic benefits to their communities. . Every conversation sparked off new ideas, whether it was on how to form partnerships around health and housing; how to connect better with students; or the big ideas on what we want our food system to look like in 20 years. . 📸: @openfoodnetworkuk

Our latest blog post (link in bio) is all about redistributing surplus food and the new community fridges that are being set up by @cambridgesustainablefood. . We explain how the Food Hub has a role to play in providing this service as cost-efficiently as possible, as part of our supply chain coordination. (And of course, economic sustainability ensures social and environmental sustainability!). 🚚🍎 . These projects are part of our ‘Good Food for All’ scheme, which is our commitment that the Food Hub plays a part in ensuring good-quality, healthy food is distributed more equitably throughout our community. . Expect to hear more about this as we get further into supporting the community fridges! . Check out the blog post for how to sign up, whether you are a business who wants to donate food or an individual who wishes to volunteer. . Photo by @theedgecafecambridge. . #community #surplusfood #zerowaste #supplychains #communityfridges #cambridge #freshproduce

*Sustainable Food Policy and the Living Wage* . We have now added our Sustainable Food Policy to our website under 'About'. As part of our policy, we commit to communicating this policy with our community and members, so please do have a read here (link in bio): https://cambridgefoodhub.org/about/sustainable-food-policy/ . We don't claim to be perfect (and especially when it comes to environmental issues, there are many grey areas and rarely any perfect solutions) but we endeavour to do our best, be accountable, and open to change (you can also read our 'Mission Statement and Values' for more). . Having said this, we have some red lines, examples include: we'll never distribute air-freighted fresh produce; we'll always pay the Real Living Wage. . Speaking of which... (and why there's a cheesy photo of me pointing at a Living Wage sign) the @livingwagefoundation Champion Awards are open for nomination until 10th March 2020. It's important to celebrate businesses and organisations who pay the Real Living Wage, especially in a sector (food/hospitality) where it is disappointingly rare. . We're always so pleased to see businesses in our network offering at least Living Wage jobs, especially small businesses where the ability to offer an additional job signifies success and growth (@fullcircleshopuk being a great recent example!). . Key differences between the Real Living Wage and the government's National Living Wage include: . 1/ The Real Living Wage is calculated based on the actual cost of living. The National Living Wage is based on a % of median earnings. . 2/ The Real Living Wage has a separate higher rate for London (where the cost of living, particularly rent, is higher). The National Living Wage does not. . 3/ The Real Living Wage covers anyone over the age of 18. The National Living Wage is only applicable to people aged 25 or older. . Read more about the Champion Awards here: https://www.livingwage.org.uk/champion-awards . Our policy is based on @cambridgesustainablefood Model Sustainability Policy for Food Business. It reflects the current operation of the Food Hub and will evolve with the Food Hub's development. . #sustainablebusiness #livingwage

Dropping off a load of surplus/'past best' food with @the_tristan_welch at @parkers_tavern ready for the 'Rubbish Cooks' event on Monday. . The haul also included donations from @hotnumberscoffee and @cocobolo_coffee_roasters. All part of the new service now being offered by the Food Hub, in collaboration with @cambridgesustainablefood, of collecting donated food from our members and making sure it reaches a destination where it is valued. . This food is going to be turned into a delicious meal which will not only prove that such food still has plenty of value, but which will also raise some money for @jimmyscambridge. If this sounds fun to you then I'm afraid you're out of luck because this popular event is sold out, but keep your eyes peeled as Tristan will be doing it again. . #reducewaste #foodwaste #sustainable #rubbishcooks #coffee #tea #cambridge #cambridgeshire #veg

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