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5 Tips to Reduce Household Food Waste
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5 Tips to Reduce Household Food Waste

Madhura Rao

A third of the food grown on this planet ends up being lost or thrown away. A big chunk of this…

First Expired, First Out | Fight Food Waste Like a Pro
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First Expired, First Out | Fight Food Waste Like a Pro

Madhura Rao

Have you ever stood in front of a well-stocked kitchen cupboard wondering what you should cook for…

Plastic-Free Food Packaging: Where Do We Stand?
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Plastic-Free Food Packaging: Where Do We Stand?

Madhura Rao

As an avid advocate for keeping groceries as plastic-free as possible, I have always wondered about…

Reusing Olive Waste | Ask the Expert
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Reusing Olive Waste | Ask the Expert

Annabel Slater

Over 3 million tonnes of olive oil is produced each year.¹ This generates a huge amount of…

How To Reduce Bread Waste
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How To Reduce Bread Waste

Marie Lödige

For many people, bread - in whatever form - is a staple in their diet. Bread comes in all shapes and…

Sustainable Protein Powders | Whey vs Plant-Based Protein Supplements
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Sustainable Protein Powders | Whey vs Plant-Based Protein Supplements

Aran Shaunak

Whether for health reasons or in an effort to improve athletic performance, many people turn to…

How do sound and music affect the way we eat?
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How do sound and music affect the way we eat?

Dr Caroline Wood

Sounds play a key role in our eating experiences – from the sizzle of bacon frying to the…

Plastic Wrap Alternatives for Sustainable Food Storage
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Plastic Wrap Alternatives for Sustainable Food Storage

Kelly Oakes

Keeping leftovers fresh is one way to tackle food waste. While plastic wrap and other single-use…

6 Reasons Why We Should Care About What We Eat
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6 Reasons Why We Should Care About What We Eat

Merel Van der Meer

Nowadays, it seems guaranteed that our supermarket shelves will always be filled with food and…

How Does Colour Affect The Way We Eat?
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How Does Colour Affect The Way We Eat?

Dr Caroline Wood

It’s often said that ‘we eat with our eyes’ and science shows this is true –…

Fairtrade Certification | How Does Fairtrade Work?
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Fairtrade Certification | How Does Fairtrade Work?

Jane Alice Liu

In low-income regions, small-scale agriculture is the biggest source of income, job and food…

Eco-friendly Christmas Foods: 3 Sustainable Alternatives
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Eco-friendly Christmas Foods: 3 Sustainable Alternatives

Kelly Oakes

Whether you’re sitting down for a celebratory meal or looking for a gift to give to family and…

Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Real or Fake Olive Oil?
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Real or Fake Olive Oil?

Dr Michelle Spence

Extra virgin olive oil is hailed for its health benefits and superior taste, but it’s also a…

Food Fraud | When Does Food Become Criminal?
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Food Fraud | When Does Food Become Criminal?

Luke Cridland

The modern consumer wants to know about the food they’re buying - is it organic, is it vegan,…

Calculating Food Expiry Dates
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Calculating Food Expiry Dates

Keeren Flora

Food expiration dates help us to plan meals and reduce food waste. As consumers, we expect food…

What Does ‘Organic’ Really Mean?
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What Does ‘Organic’ Really Mean?

Dr Blain Murphy

What does organic mean? How do we know that the food we eat is truly organic? Organic food is a…

Can Pigs Help Reduce Food Waste?
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Can Pigs Help Reduce Food Waste?

Madhura Rao

Pigs are nature’s ultimate recycling heroes. What is considered inedible by most other animals…

What is ‘Natural Food’?
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What is ‘Natural Food’?

Lottie Bingham

Rising demand for ‘natural’ foods has seen the term often used as a marketing tool in…

Farmed Fish | The ASC Certification Label | Buying Sustainable Aquaculture
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Farmed Fish | The ASC Certification Label | Buying Sustainable Aquaculture

Jessica Tengvall

Have you ever spotted a light green ASC label on various seafood products? The ASC label manages…

The Problem with Sustainability Labelling | Opinion
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The Problem with Sustainability Labelling | Opinion

Dr Tony Benson

How can we choose the most sustainable food and drinks on the market?

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