Mapping the Current Landscape of Food Co-operatives in London

This interdisciplinary research project focuses on the mapping of contemporary community food initiatives in London and their role in the development of sustainable food systems. The project employs a number of students to conduct 20 case studies, and is at the moment engaged in analysing the findings, initially for the final report. Another deliverable is a co-written peer-reviewed paper, which we are now developing: this will explore some interesting findings of the research around the relationship between on the one hand the ‘co-op spirit’ and on the other, the sometimes-restrictive institutional frameworks.

For more information please contact Robert Biel