The Cornwall Food Programme Pioneering Tasty, Healthier and

Sustainable Hospital Meals

‘The Cornwall Food Programme’Bringing together Sustainability and Food Procurement

to benefit the NHS and the Cornish Community.

Aims & Objectives

We endeavour within the constraints of European Procurement Regulations to offer small farmers and producers the

opportunity to tender and supply produce for public sector contracts to the NHS in Cornwall.

This is achieved by developing a two way partnership based on mutual objectives, a common understanding and trust.

Aims & Objectives

Aims & Objectives

To achieve improved nutritional standards from greater levels of protein, bigger portion sizes and giving our patients the type of food they want to

eat.

To support the economic development of the local community through inward investment and local

procurement.

What benefits can be gained from an approach such as the

Cornwall Food Programme

What barriers do you perceive, though it is important to never assume

How well do you know your producers;

• products

• business aspirations

• development opportunities

• partnership opportunities.

The Cornwall Food Programme

Every Picture Tells a Story

Callestick Farm Ice Cream

Trewithen Dairy, Milk and Dairy Produce

Cornish Country Larder Range of Cheeses

Fresh Fish and Fish Products from Newlyn

Gwavas Farm Yoghurts

A unit capable of not just providing meals for RCHT Hospitals but utilized for education and training - evolving from the sustainable food procurement concept. We are currently engaging with public

and private sector organisations so that we can all benefit.

Workshops with Chefs from local nursing home.

Over £750,000 spent with local suppliers per annum.

An increasing % of the food budget on Cornish Produce.

A reduction of over 100,000 (160,000 Km) food miles as a result of our sustainable procurement.

% of food procured locally from companies based in Cornwall has increased from approximately 50% in 2001

to 80%.

Impact on the Local Economy

Some of the dishes currently being prepared for RCH Hospitals

Just some of our cakes

Some of the dishes currently being prepared for RCH Hospitals

Some of the dishes currently being prepared for RCH Hospitals

Some of the dishes currently being prepared for RCH Hospitals

Some of the dishes currently being prepared for RCH Hospitals

Some of the dishes currently being prepared for RCH Hospitals

Some of the dishes currently being prepared for RCH Hospitals

Thank you

&

for further information go to

www.cornwallfoodprogramme.co.uk

www.soilassociation.org

Key in a ‘Fresh Approach to Hospital Food’