The Food Chain

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

Episodes

Total: 482

Some thought Covid-19 would give our planet a breather while many of our movements and industries we

Emily Thomas asks whether the coronavirus pandemic will turn out to be the defining moment in the fi

Preppers have been preparing for a global emergency like coronavirus for years, stocking up supplies

Following the Beirut explosion, we’re exploring the chemical that caused the blast - ammonium nitrat

She was born into one of the most prominent and wealthy families in the Philippines, but life has no

After decades of racism, persecution and forced assimilation, Native Americans had lost many of thei

When a misguided halloween costume resurfaced on social media in June - no one could have predicted

Meatpacking plants around the world are quickly becoming hotspots for Coronavirus outbreaks. In many

Money, time, and healthy choices can make mealtimes a challenge for many parents, but how do things

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