1. The Cornwall Food Programme Pioneering Tasty, Healthier and Sustainable Hospital Meals

2. ‘The Cornwall Food Programme’ Bringing together Sustainability and Food Procurement to benefit the NHS and the Cornish Community. Aims & Objectives

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. How well do you know your producers; products business aspirations development opportunities partnership opportunities.

7. The Cornwall Food Programme Every Picture Tells a Story

8. Callestick Farm Ice Cream

9. Trewithen Dairy, Milk and Dairy Produce

10. Cornish Country Larder Range of Cheeses

11. Fresh Fish and Fish Products from Newlyn

12. Gwavas Farm Yoghurts

13. 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.

14. Workshops with Chefs from local nursing home.

15. 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

16. Some of the dishes currently being prepared for RCH Hospitals Just some of our cakes

17. Some of the dishes currently being prepared for RCH Hospitals

23. Thank you & for further information go to www.cornwallfoodprogramme.co.uk www.soilassociation.org Key in a ‘Fresh Approach to Hospital Food’