What we don't eat ends up in the bin.
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A study conducted by the University of Edinburgh in 2018 estimated that more than one-third of…
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In most European countries, the government protects the economic and social well-being of its…
In 2022, the EU planned to tackle empty ‘green claims’ with new legislation. Here’s how it…
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Food can end up as waste before it reaches us for several reasons, whether it’s safety…
A third of the food grown on this planet ends up being lost or thrown away. A big chunk of this…
Have you ever stood in front of a well-stocked kitchen cupboard wondering what you should cook for…
As an avid advocate for keeping groceries as plastic-free as possible, I have always wondered about…
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Whether for health reasons or to improve athletic performance, many people turn to protein…
Sounds play a key role in our eating experiences – from the sizzle of bacon frying to the…
Keeping leftovers fresh is one way to tackle food waste. While plastic wrap and other single-use…
Nowadays, it seems guaranteed that our supermarket shelves will always be filled with food and…
It's often said that "we eat with our eyes" and science shows this is true - colour plays an…
In low-income regions, small-scale agriculture is the biggest source of income, job security and…
Whether sitting down for a celebratory meal or looking for a gift to give to family and friends,…
Extra virgin olive oil is hailed for its health benefits and superior taste, but it’s also a…
The modern consumer wants to know about the food they're buying - is it organic, is it vegan, is it…
Food expiration dates help us to plan meals and reduce food waste. Discover the science behind those…
Organic food is a complicated industry, and for organic produce to be certified, farms must undergo…
Pigs are nature's ultimate recycling heroes. What is considered inedible by most other animals is…
Rising demand for "natural" foods has seen the term used as a marketing tool in advertisements and…
Have you ever spotted a light green ASC label on various seafood products? The ASC label manages…
How can we choose the most sustainable food and drinks on the market?
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Food waste can contain valuable products. Across the globe, innovative scientists and designers are…
42% of food wastage in Europe occurs in households, with homes in the UK, Germany, and the…
Food supply chains are complex systems with carefully orchestrated operations spread across the…
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We drink over 2 billion cups of coffee a day. Used coffee grounds are usually incinerated or sent to…
The amount of food waste produced by restaurants can be staggering – with piles of unused food…
Besides rodents and insect pests, fungi and plant diseases, human mishandling is one of the leading…
A lot of food waste, like coffee grounds, fruit stones and eggshells, is inedible. Find out how we…
Changing everyday choices around food is central to tackling food waste, especially in wealthier…
The European Parliament officially announced this year that non-essential single-use plastics will…
Ever heard of alpha-linolenic acid? How about pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)? Glad you're not having…
As adults, we probably all do at least some of the food shopping, whether for the household or just…
The humble asterisk (*) has many uses, one of which is to redirect readers to another part of a text…
What are health claims and how are they regulated in Europe? Read on to find answers to your FAQs.
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