Food isn't working for Wales
Our food system is failing us all, and impacting the most vulnerable, particularly children, hardest. As Europe’s top consumer of ultra-processed foods, the UK faces a severe health crisis. Childhood excess weight is projected to cost the NHS £74 billion over their lifespan, while diabetes care already consumes nearly 10% of the Welsh NHS budget.
Changing what and how we eat could vastly improve health, education, the environment, and local economies, but progress has stalled, in many cases due to a lack of practical skills on the ground.
Time for action
If we don’t act now, and at scale, the next generation are set to inherit a whole stack of avoidable problems. The solutions aren’t all about spending more money, and they aren’t only about policy change. We need to change the way things are done - in kitchens across the country, and in every public sector and community setting that serves food.
Our vision
Cegin y Bobl is building a country where everyone has the skills and knowledge to feed themselves delicious, nutritious food.What we do
We support communities to regain control of their diet, food culture and health outcomes, building hands-on skills and confidence. And we advocate for better food on the public plate in schools, hospitals and care homes.How we get there
The National Food Strategy for Wales, Wellbeing of Future of Generations Act, thenew Curriculum for Wales, universal free school meals, local procurement pilots, a strong sense of community and identity, and public pride in Welsh produce provide a framework and opportunity which doesn’t exist elsewhere in the UK.
Professor Tim Lang,
Food Security Expert and Patron, Cegin y Bobl
Grow it, cook it, taste it
Transforming the future of food
We are building a movement of people who can reach others, harnessing food’s power to bring people together. By shifting mindsets, from home kitchens to schools, growers, and policy makers, we’ll reshape food systems to transform the future of food for everyone.