The Food Chain

The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes t

Episodes

Total: 473

Abandoned by her biological mother at six months old, a victim of sexual harassment and discriminati

It’s something many of us intuitively believe - certain foods have the power to make us feel better.

When Asma Khan was born it was said her mother cried, but not tears of joy. As a second daughter bor

Jacques Pépin is a household name across much of the US. He shot to fame starring alongside Julia Ch

Taste and smell loss are thought to be two of the most common symptoms of coronavirus, but some of t

The fishing industry has been brought to its knees in some countries, with Covid-19 forcing fishing

Antonio Carluccio describes his most memorable dishes in his last ever interview. The cook, restaura

Food businesses have been some of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Worldwide lockdowns h

Have you noticed how there have been so many acts of kindness during the pandemic, especially when i

Scientists are still trying to uncover exactly how COVID-19 emerged, although some evidence suggests

China’s so-called ‘wet’ markets have been under intense scrutiny ever since the first coronavirus ca

Lockdowns around the world have seen many restaurants close overnight, but how many will be able to

Coronavirus has crippled the restaurant industry, leaving thousands of chefs fighting to save their

As coronavirus continues to spread and lockdowns leave swathes of people unemployed, a new problem i

My quarantine kitchen

2020/4/16

As the spread of Covid-19 confines millions of us to our homes, we go behind closed doors to hear ho

This week, we pay homage to the workers making sure we stay fed in times of lockdown. As farmers ar

As coronavirus tightens its grip on the world, many of us are facing life in lockdown and are worrie

How not to run a brewery

2020/3/26

If you are a beer lover, the idea of running your own brewery might sound like the stuff of dreams.

The mystery of mukbang

2020/3/19

What's the fascination with watching total strangers eat plate after plate of junk food? Is it a gro

Street food is one of the many charms of South East Asia, but there are signs this much-loved way of