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Longer reads

The rapid growth of aquaculture and the innovations ensuring its sustainability

28-09-22 / 9 min read

Beginning of the French Revolution, wood engraving, published in 1900

16-09-22 / 9 min read

Food scarcity and civil unrest: what we can learn from the past

Lab grown meat concept as laboratory equipment developing artifical beef

09-09-22 / 31 min read

Cultured meat: the future of food is slaughter-free

Liz Truss in front of Number 10

21-09-22 / 7 min read

How can Prime Minister Liz Truss help the food industry?

face composed of colours illustration

10-08-22 / 12 min read

The evolution of aroma: food and drink scents of the past, present and future

cattle intensive farming

28-07-22 / 9 min read

Intensive farming can reach net zero but the solution lies in reducing animal protein consumption

pie with berry fruits covered with sugar powder

25-08-22 / 10 min read

The truth about sweeteners: the pros and cons of sugar substitutes

Pound symbol jumping from a pan into the fire

20-07-22 / 7 min read

Back to the 80s: with food inflation nearing its highest level in 40 years, is the worst yet to come?

mycellium leather

07-01-22 / 7 min read

From food waste to fashion: fabrics made from discarded food are the next ready to wear

Eating healthy concept as green human lips biting into a group of fruit and vegetables

05-08-22 / 10 min read

The evolution of taste: flavours of the past, present and future

watercolour image of pregnant woman eating while cross legged

04-08-22 / 10 min read

Nutrition in pregnancy: foods to eat, foods to avoid and the truth about cravings

Italian restaurant on the canal in Venice

30-12-21 / 7 min read

Peasant to posh: how ‘poor’ food has become a delicacy for the wealthy

Vitamin supplements

08-08-22 / 8 min read

What are micronutrients, and what do they have to do with healthy ageing?

Person eating hamburger and looking at smartphone

24-06-22 / 7 min read

From banana bread to baked feta: the psychology behind viral food

A pile of books with open book on top

16-12-21 / 5 min read

10 must-read books about food, ingredients and nutrition

A cup of tea on top of the Union Jack

19-05-22 / 10 min read

Traditional British cuisine: a food map of the UK

Tianzifang in Shanghai, China

09-02-22 / 8 min read

China’s alternative protein sector: rapid expansion and innovation

young people eating al fresco

01-11-21 / 6 min read

Slow Food: changing the way we eat and preserving traditions one mouthful at a time

stethescope with apple on green wall

01-07-22 / 15 min read

Improving British hospital food: why nutrition needs to be part of the cure

illustration of two champagne glasses clinking

28-01-22 / 15 min read

Sober fun: the history and rise of low and no alcohol drinks and social clubs

Mother Serving Dinner to Her Family

10-02-22 / 5 min read

Cooking with nostalgia: the comeback of traditional British foods of yesteryear

Tel Aviv at dusk

20-04-22 / 8 min read

The ‘start-up nation’: the ecosystem of Israel’s foodtech sector

Gut brain connection illustration

13-05-22 / 9 min read

Gut health explained: what it is and how to improve it

sign with ice cream cone

08-07-22 / 7 min read

Where are they now? Products that have disappeared from the supermarket shelves

snowy and icy landscape with mountains, featuring the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the centre

10-08-22 / 8 min read

Seed banks: preserving biodiversity for the future of humanity

Dining Table Tales

young guy biting into a biscuit

17-06-22 / 15 min read

Dining Table Tales with…Liam Charles

Man dressed in black sat on a chair

03-02-22 / 14 min read

Dining Table Tales with…Dan Saladino

Rachel Roddy sat a the dining table

27-09-21 / 6 min read

Dining Table Tales with…Rachel Roddy

08-09-21 / 7 min read

Dining Table Tales with…Patrick Holden

man wearing glasses

27-08-21 / 6 min read

Dining Table Tales with…Tim Lang

Plant-based food guides

vegans at a food truck

18-05-22 / 5 min read

How many vegans are there in the UK?

Different wine types in glasses with vineyard background

12-07-22 / 9 min read

Non-alcoholic wine: what makes it different to grape juice?

Honey bee and Honeycomb with honey dipper on wooden table

03-05-22 / 7 min read

Is honey vegan? A guide to ethics, practices and alternatives

plant-based steak with vegetables on wooden board

11-05-22 / 11 min read

The best vegan/plant-based meat alternatives: from burgers and sausages to cold cuts and roasts

18-03-22 / 11 min read

Is a plant-based diet healthy?

illustration of negroni cocktail on blue background

12-05-22 / 10 min read

The ultimate vegan alcohol guide

26-04-22 / 8 min read

The best vegan/plant-based cheese: taste test

Farmer in field with free range chicken and basket full of eggs

18-05-22 / 5 min read

Do vegans eat eggs? ‘Vegganism’ explained

Assorted chocolate, nuts and dried fruit

13-04-22 / 7 min read

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

fish and chips with mushy peas

14-04-22 / 7 min read

The best vegan/plant-based fish taste test: fish fillets, fish cakes, tuna and smoked salmon

quorn vegetarian vegan food spread

21-04-22 / 5 min read

Is Quorn vegan friendly? What you should know if you’re vegan

Bottle and glass with white and red wine, vineyard in background

16-05-22 / 6 min read

Why is wine not vegan? A guide to understanding wines

vegan and mushroom noodle soup

21-04-22 / 5 min read

Is tofu vegan? Everything you should know about tofu products

28-03-22 / 4 min read

Is halloumi vegan? Everything you need to know about halloumi cheese

21-04-22 / 9 min read

What are the best plant-based and vegan protein sources? Our top picks

Glass bottles of vegan plant milk

17-05-22 / 11 min read

The 9 best plant-based, non-dairy milk alternatives explained

Green jobs

woman speaking during a presentation

26-09-22 / 6 min read

Green Jobs: what does a Sustainable Market Researcher do?

woman inspecting a machine

12-09-22 / 5 min read

Green Jobs: what does a Plant Maintenance Engineer do?

Female colleagues in a meeting

30-08-22 / 5 min read

Green Jobs: what does an Environmental Compliance Officer do?

Two businesswomen shaking hands in an office

15-08-22 / 7 min read

Green Jobs: what does a Food and Drinks Sales Manager do?

A young female researcher or environmentalist with data gathering equipment in the forest.

01-08-22 / 6 min read

Green Jobs: what does a Climate Scientist do?

Non alcoholic drinks

non-alcoholic drink

27-05-22 / 7 min read

Parties, picnics and pubs: the ultimate guide to non-alcoholic drinks

Two glasses of prosecco near the leaning tower of Pisa

06-06-22 / 3 min read

What is non-alcoholic prosecco?

large glass of cider on check tablecloth

07-06-22 / 7 min read

Non-alcoholic cider: how it’s made and the best products to try

The Cloister Kitchen by Eduard Theodor Ritter von Grützner

10-06-22 / 7 min read

Divine delicacies: delectable foods and drinks born out of convents and monasteries

28-01-22 / 6 min read

Eating with your eyes: how colour impacts our psychology and relationship with food

1970s vibrant kitchen orange

08-07-22 / 6 min read

Exploring the world’s food and drink museums

Restaurant in Rome with vespa parked outside

03-05-22 / 3 min read

5 best books about food and travel around Europe

Smithfield Meat Market 1900

04-08-21 / 14 min read

The evolution of ingredients, nutrition and consumer demand

Cutlery Chinese dining table

18-02-22 / 6 min read

How receptacles and cutlery affect our eating and drinking experience

Dutch School painting

03-03-22 / 9 min read

A feast for the eyes: food in art, from table to wall

Flags of Russia and Ukraine on brick wall

25-03-22 / 6 min read

Russia-Ukraine conflict: spiking prices and the threat to global food security

Vegetables on a plate in a knot

23-06-21 / 11 min read

Plant-based ingredients of the past, the present and the future

18-03-22 / 11 min read

Is a plant-based diet healthy?

Woman with shopping cart, credit card and smartphone screen on background. Shopping Trolley. Grocery push cart. Online shopping and advertising concept. 3d render

26-11-21 / 5 min read

A checkout-free future? How Trigo’s AI technology is changing the way we shop

Easter chocolate egg in bird nest

06-04-22 / 6 min read

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

Pop art surprised woman face

15-07-22 / 6 min read

Rude food: when brand names have a different meaning in other countries

Pouring Sugar onto Strawberry on Spoon

12-08-22 / 12 min read

The science of sugar: how the sweet stuff can impact physical and mental health

wildtype lab-grown sushi

10-08-21 / 6 min read

Interview: cultivated salmon producer Wildtype CEO Justin Kolbeck on opening the world’s first cell-based fish plant

orange peel against black background

01-10-21 / 6 min read

Inspired by nature: TIPA’s compostable packaging could put an end to the use of plastic in the food sector

close up of mushrooms

08-06-21 / 6 min read

Plant-based ingredients: market growth, investments and new product development

pizza with beer

11-03-22 / 7 min read

How restaurant brands have successfully taken over supermarket shelves

flags of russia and ukraine with silhouette of soldiers

10-03-22 / 6 min read

How the Russia-Ukraine war will impact global food security

Food Tech

14-09-21 / 7 min read

The UAE’s new food strategy: reducing imports and investing in agtech

Tel Aviv at dusk

20-04-22 / 8 min read

The ‘start-up nation’: the ecosystem of Israel’s foodtech sector

Grocery delivery apps illustration

14-01-22 / 7 min read

Grocery delivery apps: the psychology and costs of super fast dispatch

Spread of foods made with Solein

24-05-22 / 9 min read

Solar Foods’ Solein: the protein of the future made of hydrogen and carbon dioxide

milk in a plastic bottle

04-02-22 / 5 min read

Cell-based dairy and human breast milk: tackling sustainability and availability

Careers

Female engineer in white lab coat and plastic cap taking notes standing near heavy machinery

12-09-22 / 4 min read

Careers Passport launched to encourage young jobseekers into the food and drink manufacturing sector

little girl touching soil and plant

06-09-22 / 5 min read

Food Matters Live finds ‘perfect partner’ in national charity School Food Matters

engineer working on her tablet

01-09-22 / 4 min read

Food Jobs: what does a Food Processing engineer do?

woman working with flavours and aromas

01-09-22 / 4 min read

Food Jobs: what does a Flavourist do?