UK Research and Innovation

Published on July 8, 2025

UKRI Projects spanning the UK to tackle food inequality unveiled

Projects spanning the UK to tackle food inequality unveiled

Six projects across the UK have been announced to address concerns around accessibility and affordability of nutritious meals.

New projects to be funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) include:

  • targeting mobile greengrocer, the Queen of Greens, at social housing in Liverpool
  • making sure free school meals in Wales are nutritious
  • helping food pantries in the Isle of Wight, New Forest and Southampton to link up with good food suppliers

The projects are supported through UKRI’s creating opportunities, improving outcomes strategic theme.  The theme focuses on research that improves outcomes for people and places across the UK by identifying solutions that promote economic and social prosperity.

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