
Ume, Japan’s favourite pickle, is the fruit of 400 years of sustainable farming
On the hills of Minabe and Tanabe ume fruit has been cultivated alongside oak forests and honeybees for centuries using a method now recognised by the FAO.
Sustainable and natural food has a great impact both on our well-being and that of the planet. It is a key factor in improving quality of life. Sometimes, however, it isn’t easy to find your way around the options that pass themselves off as “genuine”, “healthy” and “eco-friendly”, without actually being any of these things. If you’re interested in a natural, balanced, rich (in beneficial substances) and truly sustainable diet here you’ll find information and news related to food and food safety, all you need to know about GMOs and pesticides, organic products, the most authoritative scientific research on food properties and the monthly list of seasonal fruits, vegetables and fish. There are also lots of recipes for all tastes, as well as useful tips for cooking in a natural way, enhancing nutritional content. Quick, proper and accessible information for anyone to approach the topic of sustainable and natural nutrition and the tools needed to change our eating habits for the better.
On the hills of Minabe and Tanabe ume fruit has been cultivated alongside oak forests and honeybees for centuries using a method now recognised by the FAO.
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