Food policy connections and disconnections

Today sees the launch of How Connected is national food policy in England?, the second report in the FRC Rethinking Food Governance series. It identifies food system issues where there is evidence of good connections and others where connections could be better. The detailed report is accompanied by a Policy Brief that summarises the findings. In this blog, report author Kelly Parsons explains why connected policy-making is vital for tackling complex, cross-cutting issues such as food – and why it involves not just the alignment of policies but also the ongoing negotiation of goals and values.