food security

Supply chain

We need fresh thinking about the role of digital technologies in our food system

Covid-19 has highlighted the shortcomings of our food supply chains, but technology can help, argues Green Alliance's Imogen Cripps

clock 04 June 2020 • 5 min read

Policy

Allowing cheap food imports would come at huge environmental cost for the UK

The pandemic has exposed the fragility of UK food supply chains, and decisions made now could either increase or reduce future risk, argues WWF UK CEO Tanya Steele

clock 29 May 2020 • 3 min read

Supply chain

Seaweed, cactus and lentils: How Knorr and other food brands are shifting to more sustainable ingredients

A growing number food firms are seeking to diversify the ingredients they use in their products to help build a more sustainable, climate resilient food system, according to the Future 50 Food initiative

clock 19 February 2020 • 6 min read

Supply chain

Thai seafood giant invests in insect protein innovator Flying Spark

Insects could play a key role in making humanity's diet more sustainable, according to experts

clock 22 October 2019 • 2 min read

Supply chain

'Food security crisis': MPs warn UK food imports at huge risk from climate breakdown

Environmental Audit Committee predicts nearly a fifth of the UK's fruit and vegetables come from countries exposed to severe climate risks, as new study makes case for more plant-based diets

clock 17 September 2019 • 6 min read
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