Why Protecting Native Livestock Breeds is About More Than Meat or Milk
Many native animal breeds are no longer used by Europe’s meat and dairy producers, favouring homogenous commercial breeds instead. Here’s what a…
In Focus
The Fight to End Harmful Fisheries Subsidies
Overfishing is one of the most critical global challenges facing our oceans, posing significant…
When Does Food Processing Go Too Far?
For millennia, humans have been processing raw food through grinding, cooking and preserving to…
The Raw Revolution: Why Unpasteurised Milk is Making a Comeback
Supermarket dairy aisles offer a plethora of milk options, from whole, skimmed, and lactose-free, to…
Why European Farming Faces a Demographic Crisis
With fewer young Europeans choosing to become farmers, there’s growing uncertainty about the…
A Home For Wild Mammals in the Heart of the Farmlands
Industrial Agriculture is a leading driver of climate destabilisation and biodiversity loss. But…
Could A Chef-Science Alliance Put the Value Back in Biodiversity?
As global biodiversity dwindles, an unconventional alliance is blossoming. Here’s how a…
Return of the Perennials | A Visual Essay
Modern annual grain crops are feeding the world. But their short rooted, short-lived nature may be…
The Hidden Cost of Almonds’ Superfood Status
Almond milk is marketed as a nutrition-packed, planet-friendly alternative to dairy. But is buying…
The Regulatory Minefield of Novel Foods
Novel foods like cultivated meat, insects and microbial protein could become future staples to help…
Has the “Mediterranean Diet” Ever Existed?
Many of us believe we understand what the Mediterranean diet entails, and perhaps some of us even…
AquAdvantage Salmon, The Only Genetically Modified Fish On The Market
The AquAdvantage salmon grows twice as fast as its wild counterpart, and is already being sold…
A Postpartum Food Tour Around the World
The “Golden Month”, “first forty days”, and “fourth trimester”; these are all ways of…
Features
Why European Farming Faces a Demographic Crisis
With fewer young Europeans choosing to become farmers, there’s growing uncertainty about the future of Europe’s agricultural industry. So what…
Return of the Perennials | A Visual Essay
Modern annual grain crops are feeding the world. But their short rooted, short-lived nature may be robbing our soils of a productive future.
How the Red Sea Crisis is Disrupting Global Food Trade | A Visual Essay
What happens when one of the world’s most important marine trade routes becomes a warzone?
Can Big Companies Really Go Regenerative?
Some of the largest agrifood companies claim to be transitioning to regenerative agriculture. Should this bring us hope that meaningful change is…
Truths, Tactics and the Mist of Meat Lobby Science
Even with strict rules regulating lobbying in the EU, our policies and public views are still influenced by ethically questionable lobby group…
Why Producing More Food Doesn’t Mean Less Hunger
Our population hit the 8 billion mark in November 2022 and is projected to top 10 billion by 2050. More than 800 million people already experience…
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Opinion
Animal Agriculture | Is it All Bad?
Animal agriculture is a leading driver of ecological destruction. But what if it’s not all bad? Read on to find out if livestock farming could ever…
Foraging in The Modern World: Rediscovering an Ancient Practice
Have you ever tasted the sweetness of wild strawberries freshly picked from the forest? The…
Should We Tax Food According to its Environmental Footprint? | Opinion
The idea of taxing food according to its environmental footprint is deeply controversial. Here's why…
Plastic-Free Food Packaging: Where Do We Stand?
As an avid advocate for keeping groceries as plastic-free as possible, I have always wondered about…
How Should We Regulate Genome-Edited Crops? | Opinion
Humans have been modifying crop genetics for millennia, but in recent years this practice has…
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