The Cornwall Food Programme (CFP) was developed to address the food supply needs of the NHS in Cornwall. The programme, run by Cornwall NHS Hospital Trusts, has general sustainability aims incorporating sustainable food sourcing initiatives.
It was started in 2001and is run by Cornwall Healthcare Estates and Support Services (CHESS), a shared service across all three Cornish NHS Trusts.
The CFP has two broad aims. First, to work in partnership with local producers, suppliers and distributors encouraging them to tender for NHS contracts and if successful to purchase and process a significant percentage of Cornish produce for use in patient, visitor and staff meals. Second, the CFP recognises the pivotal role of the NHS Trusts within their local communities.
The Cornish NHS Trusts, through the CFP, work to promote health and tackle obesity, as well as assisting in the education of the community with regard to the necessity for good food and nutrition.
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Suppliers
We use numerous local suppliers, many of which supply us with the fine food...<read more>
Training
Creating a Sustainable Food Development Programme...<read more>
The 3.6 million Cornrwall Food Production Unit (CFPU), operated by Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, was completed in February 2008.... <read more>
