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Food and Drink

How microbial protein is shaping food production on Earth and in space

Finnish foodtech firm Solar Foods makes microbial protein using just hydrogen, CO2 and electricity. Could it help astronauts get to Mars?

11/07/2023

Earth News

EU agency sees no major reason to block controversial weedkiller

European Food Safety Agency experts concluded there would not be a concern for consumers

06/07/2023

Europe News

Brussels wants to relax rules for gene edited crops

The changes could see some plants become more resistant to climate change phenomena, such as drought and heatwaves.

05/07/2023

Destinations

Luxury on a budget? Explore Turkey’s turquoise coast this summer

You can have a deluxe holiday in Bodrum without the price tag.

05/07/2023

Nature

Ecosystem damage: Humans 300 times deadlier than sharks

Humans use or trade around a third of the world's animals, making us 300 times deadlier than sharks.

30/06/2023

The Star Ingredient

Cooking with Soumbala: A Burkinabé flavour powerhouse

The first thing that hits you is the smell. The pea-sized néré pods from the néré tree may be small but they pack a powerful olfactory punch. Once transformed into mouth watering soumbala, they’re a crucial addition to a host of traditional meals eaten all across West Africa.

30/06/2023

Destinations

I got a taste of Cappadocia’s millennia-old food traditions

Eating has historically been both a pleasure and a peril in Cappadocia.

27/06/2023

Destinations

Busan: Why you should visit South Korea’s second city

Our guide to the best attractions and most delicious food in Busan, South Korea’s second city.

25/06/2023

Earth News

How plant-based meat substitutes could be hurting our health

Vegans eat more ultra-processed foods than any other diet. How bad is that really for health and the environment?

24/06/2023

United Kingdom

Brexit turbocharging cost of living crisis, says economist

Campaigners promised leaving the EU would make the country richer and freer.

22/06/2023

The Exchange

How changing your dinner menu will help save the planet

In partnership with Media City

As pressure from the UN and EU to achieve net zero increases, many hospitality firms are developing some radical sustainability programmes

21/06/2023

Smart Regions

Belgian food market leading the way in sustainability

In partnership with the European Commission

The cost-of-living crisis and the climate emergency are forcing industries to rethink their approach to their day-to-day practices.

19/06/2023

Culture news

The world's best restaurant El Bulli becomes a gastronomy museum

Spain's El Bulli, repeatedly voted the world's best restaurant before it closed over a decade ago, is set to reopen as a museum dedicated to the culinary revolution it sparked. The museum is dubbed "elBulli1846", a reference to the 1,846 dishes that were served in the eatery.

15/06/2023

Food and Drink

Mamma mia! Why some Italians are calling for a national pasta strike

A week-long national pasta strike may be ahead after the government refuses to take action against rising prices

12/06/2023

Food and Drink

Dragibus: The 50-year-old French sweet still clings onto its secrets

It’s France’s best-selling sweet and like Coca-Cola, the secret behind its taste(s) remains a closely guarded secret. Which is uniquely frustrating...

09/06/2023

Food and Drink

Artificial cooking: How a robot is learning to become a salad chef

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have programmed their robotic chef to learn eight simple salad recipes - just by demonstrating how they were done. The new AI cook even proposed a recipe of his own...

08/06/2023

Culture news

Suckling piglets and a broccoli forest; winners of food photo awards

The Candy Man, by UK photographer Jon Enoch, has won the overall prize in the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition.

18/05/2023

Travel News

Food miles: This airline uses 80% fresh homegrown ingredients

Inflight meals just got a sustainable upgrade on this airline.

15/05/2023

Destinations

Liverpool gears up for the Eurovision final: Here’s our city guide

Where to stay, eat and explore in Liverpool, Eurovision 2023’s vibrant host city.

12/05/2023

United Kingdom

Food workers in UK going hungry – report

Authors of the report called their findings a "national disgrace"

11/05/2023