The age of fake food: a conversation with Satish Kumar and Vandana Shiva
The same tycoons who created factory farms are the ones investing in fake meat. But “real” food can’t be created in laboratories: regenerative agriculture is the only way.
COP26 and false solutions to climate change
In Glasgow, technological solutions to climate change have been cleared as “natural” but are in contrast with regenerative, biodiversity-centred solutions.
Moments Not To Be Wasted: the fight against food waste starts at school and at home
Through the Moments Not To Be Wasted educational project and the Talent Kitchen contest, Whirlpool teaches schoolchildren about food waste in a rewarding and inclusive way.
India is facing a food crisis, and globalisation is making it worse
Corporate globalisation is threatening the food rights of Indian people and the survival of its farmers.
Food waste, a paradox the European Union is determined to solve
Food waste is a serious problem and we’re paying a dear price for it, but the European Union has many ideas on how to stop it.
For a sustainable diet, diversify your basket
by Jeffrey Y. Campbell, Manager of the Forest and Farm Facility at FAO In the Ecuadorian Amazon, Kichwa farmers grow dozens of products on tiny parcels of land. Their lands hum with biodiversity, yielding nutritious foods that have sustained families for generations. Wandering among fruit and nut trees and crops, these indigenous agroforesters fill their baskets
Fruits and vegetables in season by month: September
Among the foods in season in September are grapes, a precious, tasty and healthy fruit. Here’s a list of seasonal fruits and vegetables to eat and buy this month.
Fruits and vegetables in season by month: August
At this time of the year fresh and juicy watermelon is one of the most versatile fruit that can be used to prepare savoury and refreshing dishes. To conclude a summer dinner there is nothing better than a watermelon sorbet: blend the watermelon with some acacia honey and put it into the freezer; add a
Fruits and vegetables in season by month: July
Tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, peaches and watermelons: these are only some of the delicious fruits and vegetables for July groceries shopping.
Fruits and vegetables in season by month: June
What fruits and vegetables are in season in June? Among other things, apricots. Here’s a list of seasonal foods to buy and eat this month.