Spook-tastic ways to use pumpkins this Halloween
26th Oct 22
Across two ‘Halloween’ seasons alone, Foodrise rescued around 45 tonnes of would-be-wasted pumpkins.
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Army of gleaners getting vegetables from field to food banks
12th Mar 22
Gleaning — collecting leftover crops from farmers’ fields and margins — is undergoing something of a renaissance in Britain.
Zero waste recipes
29th Sep 21
Get creative in the kitchen and use up your leftovers with our simple recipes.
Seeds of Change – The Young Gardeners
14th Sep 21
There is such a wealth of creative energy, knowledge and passion in young people from backgrounds typically not represented in the sector.
You don’t need super powers to help protect our planet
2nd Sep 21
Encouraging people to eat local and seasonal food, which is better for our planet, and also encouraging them to try growing their own food.
Hackathon – Urban Harvest style
2nd Jun 21
We held a hackathon to see if we could conjure up energy, inspiration and provoke new ideas to help progress and develop Urban Harvesting.
Can food waste apps make Bucks Appy?
26th Mar 21
We still need to challenge supermarkets to waste less and help us only buy what we need, but apps can help stop good food going to waste.
Cultivating Conversations on International Women’s Day
24th Feb 21
Learn about food growing and land access in our inspiring event.
Making the most of seasonal gluts
19th Jan 21
As part of our Food Citizens project in Buckinghamshire we have developed a cookbook with Empower To Cook.
Everyone can be a food citizen!
18th Nov 20
Food Citizenship is all about using our appetites and organising power to create positive change in the world.
The Bucks Food Revolution is here!
2nd Nov 20
Join Foodrise and friends for the Bucks Food Revolution! An online festival taking place on the 21st & 22nd November 2020.
What does Covid-19 mean for the UK food system?
9th Apr 20
We have set out how things currently look and developed scenarios for the UK’s fresh food in 2020 in light of Covid-19.
Foodrise’s response to the COVID-19 crisis
26th Mar 20
The response of communities, civil society and citizens are giving us a glimpse of a more resilient and fairer food system
Can thinking regionally transform our food system?
4th Mar 20
Creating regional food economies, feeding people fairly and regenerating nature with alchemy, a kitchen and a community.
Healthy mindset to adapt to climate change? Check.
8th Jan 20
My next question was to ask what the young people valued – what was the most important thing to them?
One small step for Foodrise, one giant leap for The Gleaning Network!
28th Nov 19
Since we began our community-led Gleaning project over a year ago, there are 21 Gleaning groups in England alone – will yours be next?
My week at Foodrise HQ
8th Nov 19
The first and the most important thing I learned was NOT TO WASTE FOOD.
Transforming surplus food with a spoonful of magic
5th Nov 19
My first day on the team at Alchemic Kitchen was spent at Speke Hall’s orchard, picking the apples that ordinarily go unpicked.
Spreading Gleaning across the globe
30th Oct 19
I had never been to a commercial fruit farm before attending a glean with Foodrise.
Where’s the talent?
16th Oct 19
Organisations working for a sustainable future have a responsibility to take the lead.
A Food Strategy for the UK?
27th Jun 19
Foodrise responds to the news LEON founder Henry Dimbleby will lead the first major review of the UK food system in nearly 75 years.
Love Lane Disco Chop – what a day!
14th Jun 19
A lot can happen when we come together to share a meal. With disco shoes and surplus food, so much fun was had at the Love Lane Disco Chop.
The Future of Gleaning
15th Apr 19
Gleaning is an ancient tradition, but what is its future? Dan Woolley reflects on how far it has come, and what's coming next.
A Recipe for a Rainy Day
12th Apr 19
Our team in the North West know how to spend a rainy day. Follow the below steps for a great way to spend a wet weekend, with recipe cards!
