Food Newcastle

01/04/2026

Fairtrade in Newcastle: why it matters and how to get involved.

The Newcastle Fairtrade Partnership is looking to hear from organisations and individuals across the city who sell, promote, or support Fairtrade. That includes shops, businesses, schools, places of worship, campaigning groups, and individual supporters.

By joining, you can help strengthen the city’s Fairtrade network, be part of future activities and communications, and contribute to the ongoing work of keeping Newcastle’s Fairtrade City status meaningful and active. Information shared with the Partnership may also be used to help build a directory and map of organisations supporting Fairtrade in Newcastle.

If your organisation supports Fairtrade, or if you want to get more involved as an individual, now is a good time to join the effort. You can also join our directory. To find out more, or to join the Newcastle Fairtrade partnership contact us.

03/03/2026

Good Food Together: Towards Newcastle’s 2030 Good Food Vision

In February, we gathered partners, community organisations, and public sector colleagues at Newcastle City Library to reflect on what we’ve achieved in 2025 — and to imagine what Newcastle’s food system could look like by 2030.

From cooking classes and food security support to carbon literacy and sustainability initiatives, the conversation showed that strong foundations already exist across the city.

Participants shared a bold ambition:
A Newcastle where the right to food is recognised, sustainability is embedded across the food economy, and collaboration drives real change.

The work now moves to drafting a coherent 2030 Good Food Vision — and we’re still welcoming contributions.

Together, we’re building a more equitable, sustainable and delicious food city. Read more about it on our blog on our website (link in bio).

31/12/2025

As we get ready to welcome 2026, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a year shaped by community, collaboration, and the shared belief that Newcastle can be a city where good food is accessible to all.

In 2025, we strengthened our Good Food Movement, deepened partnerships across the city, supported local growing and community food projects, and continued work across our priority areas—from tackling food insecurity to championing healthy, sustainable choices. None of this would have been possible without the passion and commitment of our partners, volunteers, and residents.

Thank you for every conversation, workshop, pledge, meal shared, idea tested, and step taken toward a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food system. You are the movement.

Here’s to a 2026 filled with good food, bold action, and even stronger community connections.

Happy New Year from all of us at Food Newcastle!

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Food Newcastle!

As the city sparkles with festive lights, we’re celebrating the incredible community that makes Newcastle’s good food movement so special. From growers and makers to volunteers, partners, and neighbours, thank you for helping us build a city where good food is for everyone.

This Christmas, we’re raising a toast (with something warm and local) to a future where Newcastle’s food system is healthier, fairer, and more sustainable. Whether you’re sharing a holiday meal, supporting local producers, reducing waste, or lending a hand in your community—you’re part of this mission.

Wishing you joy, rest, and plenty of delicious moments.

14/10/2025

🎨 Calling All Young Artists! 🌍✏️

We’re inviting children aged 5 to 11 to take part by creating a drawing that shows what Fairtrade means to you. It could be a picture of a farmer, your favourite dessert using Fairtrade chocolate or Fairtrade fruits, or a fairer world where everyone has access to food.

Let your imagination run wild and help spread the word about fairness, kindness, and looking after our planet.

📅 Deadline: 31 October 2025

10/09/2025

On Sunday 14 September we will be at the Allotment and Garden Festival at Exhibition Park from 11 am to 4 pm.

We will be accepting financial and food donations for the

We are happy to announce that like last year, all produce entered into the growing competition will also be donated to the Foodbank and will help feed families in need in our city.

We thank the for coordinating this donation of food.

01/09/2025

Seeking our next Marketing and Social Media Volunteer

Do you have experience using Canva?
Have an eye for detail?
Enjoy using social media?
You may be the perfect person to help us create engaging content to share online and highlight the work that we are doing and all the cool projects in the city.

More info here: https://volunteercentrenewcastle.org.uk/opportunity/marketing-and-social-media-6824

18/08/2025

Sophie from Newcastle pledge to promote better food waste policies by educating and working collaboratively with colleagues, communities, and partners. This is our shared responsibility and I aim to reduce waste, support sustainability, and contribute to a healthier future for all. And in the words of Sir David Attenborough: “We are at a unique stage in our history. Never before have we had such an awareness of what we are doing to the planet, and never before have we had the power to do something about that. The future of humanity and indeed, all life on earth, now depends on us.”

Add your pledge too, head over to our new website and share with us your ideas on how to make the Toon more equitable, sustainable and delicious.

10/08/2025

What happens to the prize-winning produce after the Allotment & Garden Festival? At Newcastle Foodbank, it goes straight into nourishing meals. From award-winning gardens to Monday cooking pots, discover how local growers are helping feed the city — one donated courgette at a time.

Read more: https://www.foodnewcastle.org/donatedproduce/

04/08/2025

Join dozens of city residents to pledge your support for a more equitable, sustainable and delicious Newcastle!

Head over to our website and show your support for local causes and learn how we are making a difference in city's neighbourhoods.

You can pledge your support to one of our actions, or make your own, and event post a picture of yourself!

23/07/2025

🚛💻 What does digitalisation really look like in a local food supply chain?

On Sept 15, Carlos Yescas from Food Newcastle will speak at Newcastle University’s workshop on , & —sharing insights from behind the scenes at a regional foodbank.

📅 Don’t miss it!
🔗 https://www.foodnewcastle.org/digital-tools-presentation/

18/07/2025

Food Newcastle is proud to support the North East Anti-Racism Coalition’s regional call for evidence. In partnership with Newcastle University, the Coalition is inviting individuals and organisations to share their experiences of racism and religious hate through a short survey. Your voice can help shape action rooted in lived experience. The deadline to respond is Friday 18th July.

Read more on our new blog:

At Food Newcastle, we believe that a fair and sustainable food system must be rooted in equity—and that means challenging racism in all its forms.