Grassroots social innovations and food localisation: An investigation of the Local Food programme in England

► Grassroots social innovations as a means of developing community capacity. ► Local food networks as a form of niche development. ► Strategic niche management as a means of giving voice to local food networks. ► Reinterprets what is meant by the terms food 'accessibility' and 'affordability'. ► Recognises the social contribution of local food networks.