Overview

There is now overwhelming evidence that current food systems are not sustainable, due to their detrimental impact on the environment, food-related health concerns, rise in chronic diseases and socio-economic impacts. At the institutional level, the seriousness of the situation has been acknowledged, but policies are still not sufficiently effective to resolve the challenge. We consider the over- reliance on and limits of the ‘business as usual’ approach, such as self-regulation by industry and focusing on changing individual behaviours in an unsustainable food environment. Instead, coordinated and systemic policies are needed that normalise sustainable and healthy food choice and practices for the whole population.