What is FIG?

The Food Initiatives Group (FIG) is a local food partnership. It covers the Greater Nottingham sub-region – Broxtowe and Hucknall, Rushcliffe, Gedling and Nottingham City.

FIG contains representatives from public, private and voluntary organisations, including:

		Local authorities
		The Health Sector
		Community Groups
		Local farmers
		Charitable Organisations
		Food retailers
		Educational establishments

FIG has developed a network of contacts interested in food, health and the environment.

What does FIG aim to do?

FIG aims to encourage organisations and individuals to produce and eat healthy, safe and affordable food from sustainable sources, including locally grown and organic food.

In working towards its aims, FIG seeks to:

		Promote healthy, affordable, safe food with a particular focus on people with low incomes and from diverse cultures.
		Protect the environment through promoting local organic food production and consumption, which leads to less pollution, transport and food packaging.
		Support the local economy by creating jobs and promoting sustainable enterprise.

What kind of work is FIG doing locally to achieve its aims?

		Raising awareness of food poverty and inequality
		Promoting its Food, Health and Environment strategy

Nottingham City PCT, Nottinghamshire County Teaching PCT, Nottinghamshire County Council and ONE Nottingham Partnership are financially supporting the work of the FIG partnership.