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The feasts of Ramadan: traditional cuisine, vegan meals, and dates with a twist are the iftar dishes of choice in the UAE

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How food shapes our Easter celebrations

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23-03-23 / 9 min read

How nutrition can support mental health: what to eat, what to avoid, and the truth about good mood food

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Sustainable Food Week

The Sustainable Food Week will give cause to celebrate and connect with some of the most influential people changing the future of food. In addition to the Sustainable Food Forum in London, the week will play host to a number of in-person and online events,

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Live Event Series 2023

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31-03-23 / 3 min read

Hot school meal scheme to be introduced to all primary schools in Ireland

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30-03-23 / 4 min read

Italy proposes to ban production of cultivated meat and ‘synthetic foods’

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29-03-23 / 6 min read

Spain sees huge growth in its agri-foodtech ecosystem, with investments of €268 million in 2022, ICEX report reveals

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29-03-23 / 3 min read

WRAP and WWF partner with UK supermarkets to reduce climate impact of food and drink

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28-03-23 / 2 min read

Portugal to scrap VAT on essential foods and boost producer support in new anti-inflation deal

27-03-23 / 3 min read

Plans submitted for Edinburgh Innovation Hub at Queen Margaret University

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27-03-23 / 3 min read

EU to tighten rules on environmental claims

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24-03-23 / 5 min read

Gene editing act passed into law in England

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31-03-23 / The history of…

The secrets behind mankind’s fascination with fermentation

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29-03-23 / Food Futures

Are we on the cusp of a mushroom renaissance?

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27-03-23 / Inside Food science

The spice of life – the surprisingly varied world of ginger flavours

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24-03-23 / Food Futures

Spotlight: Wageningen University’s alt-protein research

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22-03-23 / Inside Food science

Exploring the links between nutrition and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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20-03-23 / Food Futures

The secrets within – how the potato is reshaping the food industry

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17-03-23 / Food Futures

Sustainability v the cost of living – is it one or the other?

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15-03-23 / Inside Food science

Study: Could whey protein slowdown muscle loss in later life?

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13-03-23 / Inside Food science

From nutrition to nappies – the truth about diet and fertility

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10-03-23 / The Big Issues

How influential is the influencer? Nutrition and diet in the social media age

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08-03-23 / Career Conversations

The future of food marketing

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06-03-23 / Inside Food science

Mind over matter? The role of sensory science in our eating experience

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16-03-23 / 10 min read

Reproductive health: the beneficial role of nutrition in men and women’s fertility

06-04-22 / 6 min read

Why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter: the history and tradition behind the sweet treat

01-03-23

Apprenticeships in food and drink: SSP UK, Compass Group and Budweiser

Find out more about apprenticeships in food and drink roles employers are hiring for at SSP UK, Budweiser, and Compass Group

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10-03-23 / 12 min read

How EU member countries are tackling food sustainability and security with legislations and initiatives

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13-04-22 / 7 min read

The best vegan chocolate taste test: brands, bars, sweets and gifts

03-03-22 / 5 min read

Nature’s wild harvest: how to forage and cook edible plants

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03-02-23 / 6 min read

Cook up a career at Compass

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09-01-23 / 7 min read

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03-01-23 / 5 min read

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