Category: News

New research shows rising public concern about the impact of climate change on food supplies

Stuart Mitchell

A new study released for the start of Fairtrade Fortnight (21 September – 4 October 2026) reveals this summer’s record heatwaves and droughts across the UK and Europe have sharply increased public concern about food security. 84% of British adults say they are concerned about the impact of climate change on the UK’s food supply, with over a quarter (26%) now “much more concerned” than before. Concern is even higher among young people: 69% of 16-24‑year‑olds say this summer made them more worried about climate impacts on food.  The research,…

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Kellogg’s backs British farmers through new regenerative agriculture programme across 100% of its UK wheat

Stuart Mitchell

Kellogg’s has announced financial support for British farmers through a large-scale wheat sourcing programme, designed to increase the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices in the UK. This builds on more than a decade of the cereal giant’s partnership with UK wheat growers, with the new programme helping to further embed sustainable farming practices linked to soil health, water and biodiversity. It will support the supply of locally sourced wheat for British cereal staples including Special K, where two million bowls are made every hour at Kellogg’s factory in Wrexham. This…

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Monarch Collective and Serviceplan bring together investment, cultural and brand expertise for women’s football

Stuart Mitchell

Monarch Collective and Serviceplan Culture are launching a strategic international collaboration in women’s football and women’s sports. Their shared aim is to advise brands on a question that reaches beyond conventional sponsorship: how to take part in the growth of women’s football credibly, commercially and for the long term – helping to shape its culture rather than simply buying space within it. Their first joint output is the zine “Whose Game Is It Going To Be?”, which gathers 11 theses on the culture, commerce and future of the women’s game.…

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Cargill named to Fortune Change the World 2026 list for strengthening farm and food system resilience

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill has been named to the Fortune Change the World 2026 list for its efforts to support farmers and strengthen food system resilience through market access, financing, technical expertise, innovation and partnerships. Fortune’s 12th annual Change the World list recognizes 50 companies tackling some of today’s toughest challenges and demonstrating how business can do well by doing good. Cargill was selected from roughly 200 candidates evaluated for the 2026 list.  “Farmers are the foundation of a strong and resilient food system,” said Roger Watchorn, leader of Cargill’s Agriculture and Trading…

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‘Dementia is still a taboo’: Actor Manjinder Virk launches powerful new film

Stuart Mitchell

Award-winning actor, writer and director Manjinder Virk has collaborated with the Alzheimer’s Socuety on a powerful new short film, ‘Dekho’, which shines a light on the devastation dementia causes families and carers across the UK and the stigma that still exists around the disease. About the film ‘Dekho’ is told through the eyes of a ten-year-old British Asian boy who is trying to find a connection with his grandmother, who has dementia.  No longer able to speak English, she has reverted to her native language Punjabi and moves in with…

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