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Radio 4,10 Aug 2008,30 mins

Public Procurement

The Food Programme

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Simon Parkes presents the food magazine. He explores the role of the public purse, which funds food in schools, hospitals, prisons and beyond. Rising prices, biofuels, and global warming have pushed food up the political agenda, with long-term sustainability now as important as cost. What part can the public purse play in reshaping our food economy, and how well is it doing?

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