The Challenges of Food Production
To tackle the issues of food production, we first have to understand the challenges of this complex and fragile system. We've broken this down into 3 main categories:
The Socio-Economic Challenge
The cost-of-living crisis is pushing an increasing proportion of London’s population into food insecurity - a condition whereby households have limited or uncertain access to adequate food. One in six children and one in five adults in London have experienced food insecurity within the past year - which equates to over 3 million Londoners [GLA, 2019]. As inflation and energy prices continue to soar, these challenges are only set to worsen.
The Supply Challenge
Food production systems are susceptible to a wide variety of disruptions, such as extreme weather events, outbreaks of diseases and pests, or interruptions in infrastructural systems. Despite occupying 71% of our land area, the UK currently produces only 60% of its domestic food consumption, the majority of the shortfall imported from the EU [Defra, 2022].
The Climate Challenge
Increasing our food supply isn’t about simply scaling-up. Our current methods of food production are contributing to the climate crisis. Food accounts for almost 10% of London’s consumption based greenhouse gas emissions due to the type of food we eat, how it is produced and the amount that is wasted. Globally, the food industry contributes 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions [Charles, 2021]. We must change our current food system for a more sustainable diet.
All in good taste - we've turned our showroom into a "food store" to feed your hungry minds!
A sustainable exhibition: Upcycled found objects form the majority of our displays, including used food containers that showcase precedent projects
