ABOUT US
Evidence-based advisory for the food sector.
The Centre for Sustainable Food Solutions helps producers, retailers, and food businesses navigate evolving standards, strengthen supply-chain practices, and translate commitments into practical implementation.
OUR MISSION
Bridging science, policy, and practice to build resilient food systems that meet evolving market
and regulatory expectations.
Rigorous recommendations grounded in technical expertise, independent research, and policy analysis.
Evidence-Based Guidance
Our approach
Three principles guide every engagement.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Partnering directly with food sector and policy stakeholders to deliver lasting solutions.
Practical Implementation & Support
Feasible strategies and tailored support designed for commercial and operational realities.
LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE
Specialists across
science, industry, law, and policy.
The Centre for Sustainable Food Solutions is led by specialists with deep expertise across animal welfare science, law, and policy. Combining over 30 years of experience across agricultural research, corporate advisory, and national standard-setting bodies, our team bridges technical science with practical supply chain execution.
Dr. Toolika Rastogi
Director of Research & Policy
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20+ years of scientific research and policy experience, translating complex technical data into practical, evidence-based frameworks for industry and government.
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10+ years on the National Farm Animal Care Council (including Executive Committee service), driving national consensus and standard-setting across agricultural sectors.
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Research lead for CSFS, identifying supply chain barriers, leading policy analysis, and providing the empirical foundation for food sector and public-sector engagements.
Hannah Brown
Chief Legal Officer, Director of Corporate Relations & Co-founder
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Experienced lawyer, bringing a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, commercial realities, supply arrangements, governance, and organizational risk.
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Accredited mediator and experienced facilitator, skilled in navigating complex discussions, reconciling competing interests, and helping diverse stakeholders develop practical, mutually workable solutions.
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Strategic engagement lead for CSFS, working with food businesses to bring clarity to their supply chains, identify contractual, regulatory, and operational barriers to higher-welfare sourcing, and translate scientific evidence and research into practical implementation strategies.
Dr. Giuliana Miguel-Pacheco
Chief Scientific Officer, Director of Strategic Sourcing & Co-founder
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Veterinarian & farmed-animal welfare scientist with 10+ years working with multinational food businesses on sustainable sourcing, audits, and welfare benchmarks.
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Experienced in animal welfare policy and stakeholder engagement, contributing to the national Codes of Practice and working across producers, industry associations, retailers, regulators, and animal welfare organizations.
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Technical lead for CSFS, designing evidence-based methodologies, welfare performance metrics, and sourcing roadmaps for food industry partners.