What we eat has a huge impact on our planet. Explore the environmental impact of the food we eat, grow and throw away - as well as the packaging we keep it in.
Some of the largest agrifood companies claim to be transitioning to regenerative agriculture. Should this bring us hope that meaningful change is…
Shrimp dishes have become a staple food in many households and restaurants around the world, leading…
Beyond the familiar fields of wheat, rice, and maize lies a forgotten realm of diverse crops that…
When you picture a swamp, food is probably the last thing that springs to mind. But wetlands play a…
It has long been thought that soil must be physically dug to create a finer texture, amalgamate…
Animal agriculture is a leading driver of ecological destruction. But what if it’s not all bad?…
The shift towards renewables requires space to build windmills and solar parks. Land is scarce and…
Recent studies suggest that climate change could be reducing the nutrient content of certain crops.…
In a world where a growing population and a changing climate is putting pressure on both our land…
Our population hit the 8 billion mark in November 2022 and is projected to top 10 billion by 2050.…
Indigenous millets are a nutritious and climate-resilient crop. But in India, their production is…
Have you ever tried a green-blue smoothie? Eaten green bread or blue gummy bears? Then you're…
Thanks to synthetic fertilisers, we produce more than enough calories to feed 8 billion people. But…
From packaging material to disposable cutlery, today’s food system is no stranger to plastic. In…
With agriculture accounting for almost one third of global greenhouse gas emissions, the impacts of…
Coca, once used in the original Coca-Cola recipe in 1886, has impacted Colombia since the industry…
When European colonisers came to North America, they said they were settling in “unused” and…
The Green Revolution in agriculture was powered by mechanisation, but our soils are now worn out…
Growing a single crop over vast amounts of land has become the norm. But in the face of a…
Have you ever tasted the sweetness of wild strawberries freshly picked from the forest? The…
Bibimbap, Biryani, Jollof Rice, Nasi Lemak, Paella, Risotto, Sushi – the list of delicious rice…
A study conducted by the University of Edinburgh in 2018 estimated that more than one-third of…
Take a look inside the seed banks protecting the world’s biodiversity and safeguarding our future.
In May 2020, the European Union launched the ‘Farm to Fork Strategy’ as part of the EU Green…
It might be easy to recognise a chicken from a pigeon, but it’s not that easy when it comes to…
Soil is one of our most valuable resources. In agriculture, soil quality does not only determine…
In many ways, wheat is a symbol of human evolution. A robust ancient grain that has sustained life…
In most European countries, the government protects the economic and social wellbeing of its…
Across India, farmers have been reporting major losses at the hands of recurring climate disasters.…
Small-scale farming communities across the world are using agroecology to simultaneously tackle food…
In 2022 the EU planned to tackle empty ‘green claims’ with new legislation. Here’s how it aims…
Soil is a precious mixture of the living, the never-living, and the dead. It’s a vital resource…
Carbon farming aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere by storing it in plant material and/or the…
With struggling wild populations, salmon hatcheries were a supposed solution to revitalise…
Over the past 50 years our global demand for seafood has increased substantially. So why are we…
Fungi are not just fun to forage and delicious to eat, they can also be useful for food…
I don't need to tell you that we're in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. The food sector is…
As the climate continues to destabilise, food security is put under increasing pressure. These three…
One of the Mediterranean's oldest and most symbolic crops is threatened by the effects of climate…
Single-use utensils like disposable chopsticks are convenient, but they come at a cost to the…
From being offered to the Gods by ancient civilisations to being touted as a future crop that can…
Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, with 18.4% of global greenhouse…
If you have ever had a go at making oat milk at home, you might have found some stark differences…
Lavish, all-you-can-eat spreads are often a key feature of parties, weddings, hotel stays and…
Food can end up as waste before it reaches us for several reasons, whether it’s safety…
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