• About
  • Research
    Research Areas
    • Novel Growing Technologies

      (WP1) Advancing novel growing technologies via fundamental research

    • Hybrid Hydroponic Horticulture

      (WP2) Aiming to combine hydroponic and conventional soil-based agriculture

    • Farm-Scale Regenerative Agriculture

      (WP3) Evaluating the benefits of regenerative agriculture

    • Biofortification and Consumer Acceptance

      (WP4) Addressing the key public health challenges of micronutrient deficiency

    • Increasing Fibre Consumption

      (WP5) Seeking to increase the consumption of fibre with its attendant health and sustainability benefits

    • Improving Resilience in Supply Chains

      (WP6) Seeking to increase food system resilience in supply chains

    Cross-Cutting Themes
    • Integrative Methods

    • Consumption and Demand

    • Translation, Engagement and Impact

  • Research Outputs
  • Partners
  • News
  • Contact

News

by Rob Ellerington on 22/02/2025

Louise Dye speaks at the Fibre February Webinar ‘Reformulation, innovation and targeted initiatives to help bridge the fibre gap in lower socioeconomic groups’

Link: Fibre February Webinar | The Food & Drink Federation

Filed Under: Uncategorized

by Rob Ellerington on 22/11/2024

Cook & Connect: Strengthen Communities Through Food

On Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 November, researchers from the H3: Healthy Soil, Healthy Food and Healthy People project, the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems and Sheffield Hallam University Food Research Cluster, hosted three free cooking classes exploring the use of nutritious, affordable and versatile ingredients.  Link: Cooking classes connect communities through sustainable food recipes | Institute for Sustainable Food | […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

by Rob Ellerington on 11/09/2024

Innovative exhibit about food insecurity showcased University of Sheffield hydroponics system

Researchers from the Institute for Sustainable Food demonstrated a bespoke hydroponic growth system as part of an interactive exhibit. The Journey of Life Lates event showcased research and innovations aimed to tackle malnutrition and hunger. Recently, researchers from the University of Sheffield took part in an event called Journey of Life Lates, which aimed to […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

by Anne Blenkinsopp on 11/04/2024

H3 Farm-scale Regenerative Agriculture – introduction and update

The H3 research on regenerative agriculture started in January 2021. While there is no agreed definition of regenerative agriculture, some suggest that it involves adoption of five key principles which can be implemented through farming practices which aim to improve soils and the wider environment.  These principles and examples of related practices typically include: Advocates […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

by Anne Blenkinsopp on 01/11/2021

Invitation: ‘A UK Fibre Partnership?’ Tuesday 16th November 10-11.30 am 2021

You are warmly invited to attend an exciting virtual panel discussion ‘A UK Fibre Partnership? Making the case for a public-private partnership to increase fibre intake in the UK diet’ organised by academics from the H3 Partnership and Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW), to celebrate International Whole Grains Day.  The National Diet and Nutrition Survey has shown that the average daily intake of […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

by Anne Blenkinsopp on 23/07/2021

Peter Jackson participates in BBC podcast

The BBC Radio 3, ‘free thinking, green thinking’ podcast series has been developed in the lead up to the UK hosting the UN Climate Change Conference, (COP 26) in Glasgow, starting 31st October 2021. Peter Jackson is in conversation with presenter Des Fitzgerald and fellow academic Matthew Davies to discuss ‘How can we make food […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

by Anne Blenkinsopp on 16/07/2021

H3 Research Consortium Respond to the National Food Strategy – School meals and increasing fibre

Published on 15 July, the National Food Strategy (NFS) calls for a tax to encourage sugar and salt reformulation, an expansion of Free School Meals and a major overhaul of food education as part of a coordinated effort to rethink UK diets and the sustainability of food production. In his Introduction to the Strategy, lead […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

by Anne Blenkinsopp on 16/07/2021

H3 Research Consortium Respond to the National Food Strategy – Confronting Consumer Demand

Published on 15 July, the National Food Strategy calls for a tax to encourage sugar and salt reformulation, an expansion of Free School Meals and a major overhaul of food education as part of a coordinated effort to rethink UK diets and the sustainability of food production. In his Introduction to the Strategy, lead author […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

by Anne Blenkinsopp on 16/07/2021

H3 Research Consortium respond to the National Food Strategy – Prospects for more Sustainable Food Production

Published on 15 July, the National Food Strategy calls for a tax to encourage sugar and salt reformulation, an expansion of Free School Meals and a major overhaul of food education as part of a coordinated effort to rethink UK diets and the sustainability of food production. In his Introduction to the Strategy, lead author […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

by Anne Blenkinsopp on 23/06/2021

Sheffield wins sustainable food award

Congratulations to Gareth Roberts and colleagues at Sheffield’s Food Hub (ShefFood) who have just received an award from the Sustainable Food Places organisation.  The story was covered in the Star newspaper (16 June 2021) under the headline ‘City wins award for promoting healthy and sustainable food’.  Gareth has been a key contributor to our ‘Planet […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Footer

Information

  • About
  • Partners
  • Contact

Our Research

  • Research
  • Work Packages
  • Cross-Cutting Themes
  • Research Outputs

Newsletter

Sign up to receive email updates and to hear more information about our project!

Social

  • Twitter
  • Privacy

Copyright© 2025 •H3

The H3 project is one of four consortia, funded by the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund