Adrian Morley

Dr. Adrian Morley is a Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in Sustainable Food Systems and Food Policy. His work focuses on strategic food policy governance, innovation in supply chains, public procurement systems, and stakeholder-led food provision models. He has advised the European Commission, UK DEFRA, and UK parliamentary bodies, and previously chaired the Good Food Greater Manchester network. His research explores intersections between food production/consumption, environmental sustainability, economic development, health, and social justice.

Key projects include the EU-funded Food Chains 4EU (2017-2022) and the Ashden Trust-funded study on regional food systems for public institutions. He has led evaluations of community food initiatives like the Incredible Edible model and contributed to the Welsh Food Strategy. Dr. Morley teaches on global tourism and sustainability linkages, supervising five PhD students and currently advising a researcher on food waste at festivals.

His publications span food policy frameworks, sustainable procurement innovations, and urban food governance. Recent work emphasizes regional food system resilience and collaborative food waste reduction strategies in Colombia and Peru. He employs mixed-methods approaches including stakeholder interviews, policy analysis, and participatory research techniques.