Food Intersections Awareness Training
Understanding Food, Equity & Sustainability in Practice
Overview
Food is more than nourishment—it reflects health, culture, environment, and social systems. How food is produced, distributed, and consumed is shaped by overlapping factors such as access, equity, and sustainability. This training helps professionals and teams understand these intersections, recognise inequalities, and apply insights to promote ethical, inclusive, and sustainable food practices.
Why this Training Matters?
Food choices are often seen as individual decisions. In reality, they are shaped by:
- Access and affordability
- Cultural background and traditions
- Local environments and availability
- Time, resources, and knowledge
Understanding these factors helps professionals move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and better support the communities they work with.
What the Training Covers
1. Food as a System
Explore how food connects to health, environment, culture, and society.
2. Food Access & Inequality
Understand the barriers that affect people’s ability to access healthy food.
3. Food, Health & Wellbeing
Examine the relationship between diet, health outcomes, and social factors.
4. Sustainability & Food Systems
Learn about environmental impacts and practical approaches to sustainable eating.
5. Culture, Identity & Food
Recognise the importance of cultural diversity and inclusive food practices.
6. Connecting the Intersections
Understand how these factors overlap and influence each other in real-life contexts.
7. Applying in Practice
Identify practical ways to integrate this knowledge into your work, programmes, or organisation.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain food as a social, cultural, and environmental system
- Identify key factors affecting food access and inequality
- Understand links between food, health, and sustainability
- Recognise cultural influences on food practices
- Apply an intersectional approach in their professional role
Participants will:
✔ Demonstrate understanding of food as an interconnected system
✔ Analyse real-world challenges related to food access and inequality
✔ Apply inclusive and sustainable approaches in their work
✔ Develop more effective and culturally aware programmes
Session Format
Type: Live online session, interactive and practical
Duration: 2–3 hours (includes a 15-minute break)
Delivery: Facilitated discussion, case studies, and group exercises
Participants: Professionals, teams, and organisations
Resources: Digital handouts and post-session guidance included
Languages: English & Spanish
Investment
Team (up to 10 participants): from £700
Custom packages available for larger teams or tailored programmes.
Discounts available for non-profit organisations.
Organisational Licence Option
For organisations who wish to deliver this training internally, an Ethos Food Research Ltd licence is available.
This includes:
Full training presentation and facilitator guidance
Permission for internal delivery within one organisation
Structured Food Intersections training framework
Branded Ethos Food Research materials for consistent delivery
Licence investment: from £895 per organisation per year
Custom licensing packages are available for multi-site organisations, public sector bodies, and training teams requiring wider internal rollout or adaptation rights.
—Optional add-ons include facilitator training, customisation, and annual content updates.
Professional Relevance
This session is ideal for:
Health, nutrition, and wellness professionals
Educators and trainers
Corporate teams focusing on sustainability or social responsibility
Policy and community development practitioners
Professional Development Note:
Participation is designed to support professional learning and can contribute toward CPD goals or professional development hours. (Formal CPD accreditation is under development.)
Booking & Contact
Empower yourself or your team with actionable knowledge to create healthier, fairer, and more sustainable food systems.