The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes t
Prosecco flavoured crisps? Eggnog chicken? Sticky toffee pudding trifle? The innovation for novelty
Which food do you associate with your favourite sport? Pie and chips at an English football match,
Crookie, anyone? Cronut, croffle? Ruth Alexander looks at the rise of the dessert café and the extr
From America to Mongolia, you can go into a restaurant run by a global fast-food chain, and buy the
We are celebrating 10 years of The Food Chain with some of our favourite programme moments from the
Dull? Boring? Plain? Vanilla is a byword for something which is ordinary or standard. In this progr
How do our work habits shape what we eat? In this programme Izzy Greenfield discovers the history o
Water scarcity is an increasing problem on every continent, according to the United Nations. Around
Did you share a flat, house or kitchen as a student or professional? Is it the shared meals and conv
Do you know how much you should drink? Many global guidelines recommend approximately 2 litres a day
Is it possible to taste a place? A listener wonders whether the French concept of ‘terroir’ can appl
Fancy starting a food truck? It can be a way to trial new food concepts and see if your business has
An Indian curry house is one of the most popular places to go out for a meal in the UK, and is part
Ruth Alexander learns about ‘forever’ foods - stocks, soups and sourdough starters that can be reple
Social media is awash with videos of people trying out new recipes at home and exploring the best hi
If you’re a light or moderate drinker, the World Health Organization wants you to know that no level
Is it worth taking collagen? With cosmetic companies and A-listers claiming it can slow the effects
Have you visited a food hall recently? It’s a venue bringing together multiple independent food and
Strawberries at the airport when meeting your future husband for the first time, finally tasting wor
Have you heard of ‘super sweet’ sweetcorn? If you’ve purchased fresh, frozen or tinned sweetcorn in
