The Food Chain

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

Episodes

Total: 473

Tomorrow’s food crops

2022/8/31

Climate change means that, in many parts of the world, the way we farm is no longer working. We nee

Running a restaurant is hard enough, but what if there’s family involved? In this episode, Felicity

Vegetable oil is one of many foods that has seen big price rises in the last year. Not only is it us

Water shortages are getting worse with climate change. In the Horn of Africa, long periods without a

The food illustrators

2022/8/3

Meet the artists tasked with creating pictures that look good enough to eat. If it wasn’t for them,

Good quality nutrition is key to sporting success. But while plenty of research exists on the impact

Why use food for fuel?

2022/7/20

Biofuels are a way to make our cars, lorries and even planes run on renewable fuel. They’re often ma

From tackling poverty and hunger, to maggot farming, to harnessing the power of seaweed - since 2017

The fungi kingdom

2022/7/6

It’s not just fauna and flora, there’s a third, much overlooked kingdom of life – fungi. Fungi are

The internationally acclaimed poet and playwright Lemn Sissay OBE shares the story of his life by re

Menopause and diet

2022/6/22

The menopause can cause all sorts of changes in your body – weight gain, hot flushes, sleeplessness

Aeroplane food doesn’t have the greatest reputation. Though it might be easy to blame an airline for

The recipe translators

2022/6/8

Many chefs reach global status, with international demand for their latest book. Spare a thought for

Shop like the Queen

2022/6/1

As Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marks 70 years on the throne, we find out how you get a royal warr

Feeding the imagination

2022/5/25

What do writers eat to stoke their creative fires? George Orwell is said to have had a penchant for

Thinking about how food passes through your body may not be something that crosses your mind, but fo

The problem with wheat

2022/5/11

Wheat is one of the most important grains worldwide: you’ll find it in bread, biscuits, pasta, sauce

The hot sauce sensations

2022/5/4

Hot sauce can inspire fervent passion in its devotees. It’s a global obsession that translates to bi

The man with carefully sculpted six-pack is everywhere: in Hollywood action films, on magazine front

How to date a carnivore

2022/4/20

Can the love of eating meat ever get in the way of a relationship? You may have heard the phrase ‘th