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June 5, 2023
The heartbreaking story that inspires WRAP CEO Harriet Lamb
"I knew then that there has to be a better way to grow and trade our food, than one that puts people and planet last like that."
June 2, 2023
The tumultuous history of British cheese
Things got so bad in the post-War period that the social historian Dorothy Hartley wrote: “Our cheeses are lost to England”.
May 31, 2023
“Sustainability does not mean sacrifice, it can mean a better life”
The new University of Surrey Institute for Sustainability focuses on a future where which is both sustainable and fulfilling.
May 30, 2023
We need to talk about eating disorders in men and boys
Various studies show that males account for anywhere between one-in-four and one-in-three people with an eating disorder.
May 26, 2023
Childhood eating habits – and how to change them
It is probably a universal concern for parents: Is my child eating the right food to support their physical and mental development?
May 24, 2023
The history of vegetarianism – from persecution to popularity
Buckle up for a story with more twists than a spiralised courgette, as we delve into the history of vegetarianism.
May 22, 2023
Paul Lindley – from Ella’s Kitchen to tackling childhood obesity
Paul Lindley is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist whose career centres on innovation and social responsibility.
May 19, 2023
Honey: Are we overlooking the bees’ needs?
In a world without bees, not only would we be without their delicious honey, many of the food stuffs we enjoy would likely disappear.
May 17, 2023
Why food education matters more now than ever before
Knowing where food comes from may not seem essential. But is that sensible in a world with rising costs, temperatures, and global insecurity?
May 15, 2023
Deep dive: How to overcome the difficulties in creating plant-based cheese and dairy
Plant-based dairy is, perhaps, the longest-running success story of the plant-based movement. But some challenges still remain.
May 12, 2023
Spotlight: World Hunger Day
Organisers, the World Hunger Project, believe long-term, sustainable solutions are needed, favouring bottom-up strategies.
May 10, 2023
The story behind Denmark’s £1bn plant-based revolution
Politically, how have they got to this stage? What will the money be spent on? And what is on the horizon for plant-based food in Denmark?
May 9, 2023
Interview: Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser on gene-edited crops
In March this year, the UK Government passed a new law allowing gene-edited food to be developed commercially in England.
May 5, 2023
How King Charles “moved the dial” on sustainable farming
Why has he been so focused on the environment? Just how influential has he been? And how will things change now that he is king?
May 3, 2023
Can processed food affect your mental health?
Kimberley Wilson, Chartered Psychologist and Author, discusses the potential link between mental health and ultra-processed foods.
May 2, 2023
African Swine Fever – how worried should we be?
African Swine Fever affects domestic pigs and wild boar, and has a mortality rate of between 95% and 100%.
April 28, 2023
Turmeric – what does the science say about ‘the Golden Goddess’?
Why has turmeric captivated us for so long? Is there any truth in the medicinal claims? And what is next for the famous yellowy-orange spice?
April 26, 2023
Allergen awareness – innovation and building trust
With Allergen Awareness Week in full swing, the Food Matters Live podcast, is focussing on allergen-free food.
April 24, 2023
The rhizosphere – the mysterious world crucial to the future of food
There is lots we don't know about the rhizosphere, but gaining a greater understanding of it is crucial to the future of farming.
April 21, 2023
Microplastics – a very small big problem
One study estimates that the average person consumes roughly five grams of plastic per week, that is about the weight of a credit card.
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