Professor David Barling is head of the Centre for Agriculture, Food and Environmental Management Research at the University of Hertfordshire. He is the University’s Food Research Theme Champion, and leads the Food Systems and Policy research group. His research focuses on public policy and the governance of the agri-food sector and the food system. He has acted as an advisor and consultant to: UNEP, European Commission DG SANCO, European Parliament, the UK Cabinet Office, the Scottish Government, and a number of other Governmental and non-governmental bodies.