Taste Ice Cream: Italy's traditional gelatos vs. UK's mayonnaise flavour In Italy, gelato is surfing a wave of popularity again thanks to the heat and returning tourists. Meanwhile in the UK, a pop-up store is selling "cupboard classics" ice cream flavours. 08/08/2022
This will impact your life Global food prices 'declined significantly' in July, says UN agency The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warned however that many uncertainties remain which could negatively impact prices in the coming months. 05/08/2022
Taste Restaurateurs in Mexico City break local record for giant ‘torta' Watch as a team of restaurateurs in Mexico City break local record for a giant ‘torta’. 04/08/2022
no comment Giant sandwich breaks Mexico City record Mexican restaurateurs paid tribute to a variety of local sandwiches on Wednesday by making a gigantic "torta" with a multitude of fillings. 04/08/2022
Smart Regions The tech tool that precisely measures vitamins in fruit and veg Measuring the number of vitamins in fruit and vegetables in real-time in the field will soon be a reality thanks to a cheap easy-to-use biosensor. Smart Regions meets the scientists behind the tech. 01/08/2022
Green Opinion View: We should be counting carbon on menus, not calories Diners choose more eco-friendly meals when the carbon footprint of each option is provided, a recent study suggests. 31/07/2022
Green News Farmers in northern Italy could run out of water before end of July Government officials warn that if it doesn’t rain soon there won’t be water for farmers to keep their crops alive. 20/07/2022
Climate Now Can we grow crops that aren't affected by the changing climate? Will it be possible to feed the planet in a warmer world? The production of key crops like cereals can be hit hard by heatwaves and droughts. Climate Now meets the scientists attempting to uncover and harness the secrets of the most resistant plants. 18/07/2022
Taste Dubai’s first-ever Michelin star winners revealed History is made as two Dubai restaurants scoop two stars, while nine score one star in the Middle East's first-ever Michelin guide 13/07/2022
Health Want to live longer? Keep the salt shaker off your dining table Adding extra salt to meals knocks more than two years off life expectancy for men aged 50, and around a year and a half for women, a new study shows. 11/07/2022
Taste World Chocolate Day: 5 weird and unexpected uses for cocoa From teeth healing to race car running, chocolate is far more useful than as just a snack to munch on. 07/07/2022
The Kitchen Patrice Cayuela shares his Kawaï Alpagas chocolate brownie recipe Young French pastry chef Patrice Cayuela has always been a fan of Japanese pop culture and has just published a cookbook dedicated to “Kawaï” cuisine. 02/07/2022
Series Inside Dubai’s booming food scene From fine dining to affordable food, Dubai has become a magnet for foodies. With some of the emirate’s award-winning chefs celebrating their first Michelin stars, City Scenes samples some of the dishes elevating Dubai’s culinary reputation. 29/06/2022
World From sand to spuds: How Algeria galvanised its agricultural sector From sand to spuds: How Algeria galvanised its agricultural sector 27/06/2022
Experiences See inside the Australian diner where the customer is always wrong Rude waiters scowl and throw menus at customers at Karen’s Diner in Sydney. But having a terrible experience is the whole point of the restaurant's unique approach to dining. 24/06/2022
Green News Could edible insect vending machines be the future of food? Vending machines are a new idea to encourage people in Japan to eat more insects. 19/06/2022
no comment Young entrepreneur sets up vending machines offering edible insects A vending machine selling edible insects has been set up at a camping facility in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. Its menu consists of 18 types of deep-fried insects, including crickets and grasshoppers. Fancy a snack? 16/06/2022
Qatar 365 Qatar’s food scene: From traditional cuisine to digital innovations Qatar 365 has been trying local dishes, having a masterclass with a celebrity chef and exploring the latest gourmet developments. 15/06/2022
Green News Amazon groups offered mediation in supermarket deforestation row It is the first time a French supermarket chain has been taken to court over deforestation and the loss of land and livelihood. 10/06/2022
Eco-Innovation World’s largest vertical farm could help the UK cut food miles Comfortably larger than any other facility of this kind, it is due to open later this year. 09/06/2022
France Eighteen go on trial over alleged European horsemeat scam The defendants are accused of supplying horsemeat unfit for human consumption across Europe. 08/06/2022
the global conversation "We are facing a great famine” PM of Slovakia said about blocked seaports on the Black Sea The Prime Minister of Slovakia and Chancellor of Austria discuss what needs to be done to solve several huge challenges concerning the release of grain from Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea. 04/06/2022
Experiences 7 splendid afternoon teas in London to suit all dietary needs These afternoon teas aren’t just fit for a queen, but vegans and coeliacs too. 02/06/2022
Climate One-third of the world’s corn could be at risk from climate change What will be missing from our supermarkets when the US Midwest is too hot for corn? 28/05/2022
Travel News Premier Inn’s English 'fry up' now includes plant-based meat The UK’s largest hotel chain Premier Inn has partnered with a vegan protein company to add plant-based meat to its breakfast menu. 26/05/2022
Climate This Ukrainian climate activist is telling their story at Davos Illyess El Kortbi is a 25-year-old climate activist originally from Kharkiv. For them, the war in Ukraine and the climate crisis are inextricably linked. 26/05/2022
