The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes t
Opera is viewed as something of an endurance sport in the musical world. Hours spent on stage, in co
Working as a chef can be creative and rewarding when people love your food, but it can also be deman
Why hold on to an old clay pot, a worn-out metal spoon, or a plain glass bowl? Earlier this year, w
Ukrainian cookbook writer Olia Hercules reflects on why it's important to mark this festive season,
Can you imagine what you would miss if you lost the ability to eat? Swallowing is something most of
2022 has seen record food prices. Many African countries have been badly hit because they import th
Eggs – a nutritious and affordable source of protein. Or they were. The cost of a box of eggs has be
Samuel Ikua is championing urban farming in his city, Nairobi in Kenya. Samuel undertook an urban f
Food behind bars is not intended to be a Michelin-starred affair. But prison food reformers claim so
How does sound influence the way we eat, drink and taste? We discover our hearing makes a bigger con
In this programme we explore the realities of island diets. Ruth Alexander hears how diets are chang
All-you-can-eat restaurants are popular, as are high-end buffets at big weddings and posh hotels. B
Today’s Sephardic Jewish community has its roots in Spain and Portugal. The Hispanic Jews lived for
What are the nutritional challenges, and the highs and lows of food in space? As NASA looks at creat
Global food prices reached record highs this year due to a combination of factors including the war
We may be living in a disposable age, but many of us probably own at least one hand-me-down pot, pan
Today’s seed industry is dominated by a handful of companies. Approximately 60% of the market is con
Mental health is a hugely complex issue with many causes. There’s no simple answer, then, when it co
Meet the flavourists – the people who bring together art and science to create the flavours in our f
Food contamination is a serious public health problem around the world. The World Health Organisatio
