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The Future of Food
I write about the evolving food landscape and the connections between our food systems, the natural environment and public health. My blog explores the factors that influence what we eat and the far-reaching impact of our food choices. Discover the stories, research, and ideas redefining our relationship with food.
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Will lab-grown meat really be good for animal welfare?
Lab-grown meat offers the tantalising prospect of a new relationship with our food producing animals: one that doesn’t require their death in order for us…
Are we ready for lab-grown meat?
I remember the news headlines back in 2013 when the first lab-grown beef was ready to eat… The most striking of these, to me, were…
What do we eat, if we eat less meat?
Several years ago, my husband and I decided to stop eating meat for a month. Both of us love steaks, sausages, burgers and…the most irresistible…
Vertical farming: between hope and hype?
Imagine a farming future that is 100 times more productive on the same amount of land. Few or no pesticides are required. As much as 95% less…
Resilience in our food systems
Resilience. This one word to me encapsulates everything about the challenges of the last year and the path out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Resilience is…
Is 3D printing the future of food?
The year is 2035. Sitting at my desk, later than usual finishing up the day’s work, I open an app on my smartphone and search…
Why aren’t we eating (more) insect protein
A lot has been written about the potential for insect proteins to become part of our diets. The topic has been investigated in the scientific…
Why we aren’t eating (more) insects
I recently wrote about the potential for insect proteins to shape human and animal diets. Despite decades of research and hype, insects have not become…
Rethinking the safety of our food systems
How safe is our food? We probably don’t consider food safety all that often. As with so many things, however, COVID-19 made us think about…
What role does our diet play in climate change?
When we talk about climate change, we often talk about transportation and energy use. Before Covid-19 brought most travel to a standstill, I regularly heard…
