A socio-spatial analysis of the UK food sector: Its successes, failings and sustainable futures
The British agri-food sector plays a vital role, impacting upon public health, cultural identity, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. Yet despite its significance to each of these areas, food producers report pressurised relationships with manufacturers and retailers, increasing demands from consumers for cheaper food and are generally met with political complacency.
In this lecture, Professor Morven McEachern examines the untenable relationships between each of the actors in our food supply chain, arguing instead that the relentless pursuit of cheap food undermines any aspirations for a resilient, secure and sustainable food sector. From a socio-spatial perspective, she will critically analyse the sector’s successes and failings and provide a roadmap for how we might create a more inclusive and sustainable food supply chain that benefits everyone.
Tea and coffee will be served from 6pm and a complimentary drink will be available afterwards.
Exton Park is centrally located in Chester, and accessible via the M53, A483, A41, A56, and public transport from the city centre.
Address
University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJThe Greenway Gate, accessible between 7am – 9pm with your University pass, is located at the back of the overflow car park and is the nearest point of access to the Millennium Greenway cycle path that connects to routes throughout the city.
Bache train station is a 15-minute walk from Exton Park and Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk. Arriva 1A and Arriva 1 run frequent services that stop with a short walk to Exton Park. All three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to Exton Park.
Parking on campus is limited, so we recommend using public transport and/or walking if possible.