UK, international and commercial partners
In addition to our programme sponsors and partners, many other UK, international and commercial organisations work within the food security arena.
UK based organisations
Department of Health
- Aims to improve the health and well-being of people in England
- Develops policies addressing health protection, health improvement and health inequalities
- Promotes healthier living and addresses food related disease, especially obesity and diabetes
- Programmes include '5-a-day' just eat more (fruit and veg), healthier food initiatives for schools, better hospital food and helping low income families access healthier food
UK Collaborative on Development Sciences (UKCDS)
- Brings together key government departments and UK research funders who support development sciences
- Maximises the impact of UK research funding on international development outcomes
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Aims to help improve the efficiency and competitiveness of various agriculture and horticulture sectors within the UK
International organisations
French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA)
Carries out research for high quality and healthy foods, competitive and sustainable agriculture and a preserved environment
Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA)
Provides feasible solutions for the sustainable development of Brazilian agribusiness through knowledge and technology generation and transfer
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
Wageningen University and Research Centre
Provides education and generates knowledge in the field of life sciences and natural resources
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
To achieve sustainable food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through scientific research and research-related activities in the fields of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, policy, and environment
