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Keep what you sow: Fruit growers struggling amid coronavirus lockdown

From restaurant closures to staffing problems, coronavirus has been a big headache for fruit and vegetable growers.

01/04/2020

World

Generosity is infectious for those on COVID-19 frontline

A small business is doing its best to feed exhausted hospital workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.

21/03/2020

World News

Euroviews. The EU must seize this chance to deliver a fairer and more sustainable food system ǀ View

We have been farming and fishing - and consuming - as though everything will be fine. This clearly needs to stop. We must decide upon what is necessary in order to achieve a truly sustainable food system.

17/03/2020

Earth News

Europeans eat twice as much meat as the global average

A report from Greenpeace suggests we need to cut down dramatically to meet emissions targets.

16/03/2020

Earth News

Can you imagine paying for food with rubbish? You can in London.

Chocolatier Montezuma's has opened a recycling-focused pop up shop.

13/03/2020

World

Green mayor calls for Paris to ban outdoor heaters amid CO2 concerns

Should Paris pull the plug on heating outdoor terraces?

10/03/2020

Earth News

Review | Vegan Italian pulls off the most amazing dairy-free cheeses

There has been much debate about whether carbonara has cream as well as egg. But what if it had neither?

07/03/2020

Smart Regions

Smells fishy: researchers develop 'sniff chips' to combat food waste

In partnership with the European Commission

With consumers throwing away perfectly good food that's gone past its sell-by date, it's hoped these these silicon sensors will be able to say for certain whether it's off without even opening the packet.

02/03/2020

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Spanish startup 'close to perfecting' its 3D-printed plant-based steak

Scionti's plant-based steak is printed using a paste of vegan ingredients. They're mainly using a mixture of rice and pea proteins and testing different oils.

28/02/2020

Earth News

Is cheese France's hard limit when it comes to veganism?

There's no such word as 'vegan' in French, but few are willing to give its equivalent 'végétalien' a try.

24/02/2020

Earth News

Wedding trends 2020: Lab-grown rings and makeup-free brides

Millennials may not be able to afford a house but they know how to throw a party on a shoestring .

11/02/2020

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Camel milk chocolate: Moving from the desert to the dessert table

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Camel milk has less fat, more vitamins and is easier to digest than cow's milk

31/01/2020

World

How is the UAE tackling its food waste problem?

Nursery school children in the United Arab Emirates are learning early about the importance of recycling leftover food.

24/01/2020

Earth News

'Dumping beef for chicken is killing the rainforest' - Greenpeace

Surging demand for poultry has lead to acres of deforestation in a bid to grow soya for animal feed.

21/01/2020

Destinations

Think flying is the carbon-heavy part of your holiday? Think again.

All-inclusive European holidays could emit more greenhouse gases through your food than your flights.

15/01/2020

Earth News

Watermelon steak and not-for-vegans burger launch for Veganuary

No longer will vegans be forced to live on carrots, houmous and chips.

06/01/2020

France

Hard cheese: Chef loses battle with Michelin over restaurant rating

Marc Veyrat wanted the court to force Michelin to explain the methodology behind its guides and its decision to demote his restaurant.

29/12/2019

Somalia

Somalia deals with plague of locusts — by frying and eating them

The locusts are destroying crops and threatening vast parts of the country with food insecurity.

22/12/2019

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Dubai’s best vegan restaurants

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The number of plant-based dining options is expanding in the UAE

16/12/2019

Earth News

From Milan to Mayfair: How I built London's most sustainable food hall

Mercato Metropolitano founder, Andrea Rasca, tells us how he combines sustainability, community, and respect.

11/12/2019