‘I might as well stop and diversify into holiday lets’ – new research reveals the reality of farming after Brexit

Some farmers are bewildered and anxious about changes to the way they work.

Deema Refai, Associate Professor in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, University of Leeds • conversation
yesterday ~7 min

Fermented foods sustain both microbiomes and cultural heritage

From kimchi to kombucha and sauerkraut to sourdough, many traditional food staples across cultures make use of fermentation. And these variations are reflected in your microbiome.

Joseph Orkin, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Université de Montréal • conversation
April 17, 2024 ~8 min


How food preferences are linked to cognition and brain health – and why a balanced diet is superior

Vegetarian and low-carb diets aren’t ideal for our brains.

Wei Cheng, Young Principal Investigator of Neuroscience, Fudan University • conversation
April 3, 2024 ~9 min

Food fraud is a growing economic and health issue – but AI and blockchain technology can help combat it

Food fraud costs billions globally. But blockchain and machine learning offer hope for a more transparent and safer food system.

Milind Tiwari, Lecturer in Fraud and Financial Crime Studies, Charles Sturt University • conversation
April 2, 2024 ~7 min

Buying affordable ethical chocolate is almost impossible – but some firms are offering the next best thing

What makes a good egg? The ethics of chocolate is complicated and often hard to decipher with confusing marketing claims on some product packaging.

Michael Rogerson, Lecturer in Operations Management, University of Sussex • conversation
March 25, 2024 ~8 min

Four ways to eat less meat that are better for the planet, your health and your bank balance

From replacing meat with pulses to eating more eggs, these top tips will reduce the environmental impact of your diet while improving the nutritional value and cutting costs.

Danielle Guy, PhD Candidate in Psychology, Bournemouth University • conversation
March 18, 2024 ~7 min

How the Tudors dealt with food waste

During the Tudor period, religious beliefs shaped people’s attitudes towards food and food waste.

Eleanor Barnett, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University • conversation
March 14, 2024 ~6 min

Wild solitary bees offer a vital pollination service – but their nutritional needs aren’t understood

The nutritional needs of bees are complex and monoculture crops aren’t providing a diverse diet. Introducing more diverse wildflower meadows and green spaces could benefit wild pollinators.

Ellen Baker, PhD Candidate, Nutritional Ecology, University of Oxford • conversation
March 1, 2024 ~6 min


The true cost of food is far higher than what you spend at the checkout counter

A new UN report finds that the true global cost of producing food is $12.7 trillion more than consumers pay at the checkout counter. We pay those uncounted costs in other ways.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
Feb. 28, 2024 ~10 min

Israeli siege has placed Gazans at risk of starvation − prewar policies made them vulnerable in the first place

Arable land has been destroyed, as have food production sites. But even before the current operation in Gaza, Palestinians there suffered high rates of food insecurity.

Yara M. Asi, Assistant Professor of Global Health Management and Informatics, University of Central Florida • conversation
Feb. 15, 2024 ~10 min

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