Convenience shapes diets. In areas with high rates of food-related ill health, including childhood obesity, convenience stores often stock few healthy, affordable options. That’s where councils come in. ​​

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"This is an opportunity to take a small amount of investment, put an acorn in the ground and see a healthy food environment grow.”

— Andy Gold, Head of Food Strategy Newham Council

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By joining GOOD FOOD RETAIL you will:

• Support local stores and invest in existing infrastructure

• Drive tangible behaviour change

• Build and strengthen local food networks

• Contribute to national evidence

 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

​Phase 1: You tell us the high-need areas. We identify and support stores in those areas by providing expert advice to help stores to shift mindsets and stock healthier options. We help launch your local GOOD FOOD RETAIL network.

 

Phase 2: We engage with your network of retailers twice a year. You lead on annual data collection and we provide annual impact reports, annual retailer action plans, and regular insights to the retailers to keep the network thriving.

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Reporting Success: Data from the network will inform and influence national policy, putting convenience on the public health map. We also partner with academics and funders to evidence change.​

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WHY GET INVOLVED?

• Deliver visible results for your community fast

• Strengthen local business ties

• Use proven marketing support from Rice Marketing

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Now welcoming new council partners from inside and outside London.