Food

As the global population grows, food systems must meet rising demand – but poor collaboration could undermine a sustainable future…

One of the most remote locations in the world, Svalbard’s Seed Vault safeguards global food security by storing 1.4 million…

Just 30 countries account for more than 80 per cent of the world's agricultural exports. Here are the top five and their biggest-selling exports

ByTim MarshallJun 10, 2026

When the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted, the shock travels from Gulf shipping lanes to European farms – and then to supermarket shelves

Average global meat supply rose from 25 kilograms per person in 1961 to 47 kilograms by 2022

Switching to a vegan diet generates 46 per cent less CO2 and uses 33 per cent less land compared to Mediterranean diet

Palm oil is everywhere – but what actually is it, and is ‘sustainable’ palm oil really any better for both people and the planet?

Discover more about potash: the mighty group of minerals and chemicals supporting food production across the planet

Carbon food labelling may make consumers swap out foodstuffs with high climate footprint for more planet-friendly meals

The countries with the greatest number of food-insecure individuals around the world – and why they are facing such catastrophic shortages

ByStuart ButlerApr 10, 2024

British high street chain, M&S, aims to reduce the methane produced from farting and burping cows by changing their diet.

ByStuart ButlerMar 28, 2024

A new UN report reveals that worldwide over a billion meals a day are wasted and that this is taking a significant environmental toll.

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