Food GRP
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We believe people should eat regularly, sustainably, fairly and well. They should be served by a food system that can continually meet the challenges we face.
Coventry City of Culture 2021
The Food GRP is excited to be taking part in the Coventry City of Culture, as part of the University of Warwick’s Resonate Festival. Our ‘Feast’ month will take place in December when we will explore celebrations of all kinds.
Find out more about the Food GRP 'Feast' events, and see the full programmes of the Warwick Resonate Festival and Coventry City of Culture. Partnering together to make 2021 a year to remember!
University of Warwick signs agreement with agronomy specialist to bring UK beans to market
The University of Warwick’s research commercialisation wing, Warwick Innovations, has signed a contract with agronomy specialist Agrii to promote the commercial production of UK haricot beans developed by Professor Eric Holub from Warwick's Crop Centre, part of the School of Life Sciences.
Press Release (09 Feb 2021) Agrii news item
Impacts of COVID-19 on the Food System
'The food system is a complex web of activities including the production, processing, transport and consumption of food. However, the Covid-19 pandemic is illustrating its flaws and fragility'.
'Food on the Move', for example, an online event on 7 July 2021 brought together academics, industry representatives, and members of the public to discuss the ways in which fast-moving food chains have been affected by the pandemic.