Sugar reduction figures paint ‘mixed picture’
Public Health England's 2020 sugar reduction progress report, released this month, shows some promising signs in some sectors but there is still a long way to go.
Vegetarian source of omega-3 successfully trialled
Omega-3 fats usually found in oily fish could be available in a genetically modified vegetable oil, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Southampton and agricultural research group Rothamsted Research genetically modified a seed oil crop to contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic
‘Added sugar’ labels could improve health
The US is to introduce a new nutrition label highlighting sugar added to food and drink, which could make big health and economic improvements.
Q&A: Bompas & Parr
They've done more with jelly than you thought possible and are on a mission to make food fun.
Q&A: Sandia Chang, Bubbledogs
Restaurateur Sandia Chang talks Kermit the Frog, hot dogs and cooking with her husband.
Farm to Fork trail teaches children about provenance
Starting next month, children in every primary school in the UK will have the opportunity to have a hands-on visits to farms, factories and supermarkets to learn where food comes from and how it is made.
Q&A: Fiona Bird
The worst bit about foraging? I regret to mention the inclement Scottish weather.
Fast food and confectionery litter increases, despite trend towards cleaner Britain
A 3 percent increase in both fast food and confectionery litter shows further support and cultural change is needed.
Q&A: Tristram Stuart
"Every time I visit a new food company knowing I’m going to witness horrendous amounts of waste, it still shocks me."
Food waste has huge environmental impact, report finds
A new report has found that 1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted every year, reigniting calls for changes to supply chains and waste practices.