The Food Chain

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

Episodes

Total: 473

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic some people discovered a solace and comfort in cooking, but for

One small change

2021/11/4

The pressure to tackle climate change by altering what we eat is huge, and it can be a daunting pros

A farmer's nightmare

2021/10/22

The UK food industry relies on foreign workers, but what happens when they stop coming? A combinatio

The hospitality industry is facing a staffing crisis, but why have thousands of chefs and waiters qu

The drinking experiment

2021/10/7

Alcohol is part of the fabric of life in many cultures. It’s associated with socialising, dating, ne

The bug business

2021/9/29

Insects are cheap, packed full of nutrients, and farming them for food could help save the planet. C

Cooking by computer

2021/9/22

From bread making to Thai cuisine, cookery classes have become a popular way for people to learn new

OCD, the kitchen, and me

2021/9/15

Hot stoves, perishable food, and potentially dirty surfaces can make the kitchen a difficult place f

Food photography is about much more than beautifully presented dishes in cookbooks - it’s also being

Starches are among the most important and versatile additives in processed food, but most of us know

Is there someone in your life who needs to have total control in the kitchen? Someone who breathes d

Calories are ubiquitous across most of the world and have been used to help people manage their weig

Sugary drink and fast food sponsors have become almost inseparable from sporting superstars and majo

When it comes to food, we have a lot more than honey to thank bees for - more than three quarters of

The endurance diet

2021/6/30

When you’re competing in a round-the-world race and you have to take all your food with you, what do

Do you need a lemon right now but don’t want to leave the house? Just download an app and you’ll hav

When chef Jamie Oliver launched a campaign to improve British school meals, it inspired one headteac

The celebrated French chef Raymond Blanc tells Emily Thomas about his life through five dishes.From

Meet the unsung heroes of your kitchen drawers.When you hold a vegetable peeler or potato masher, do

The Food Chain delves into the world of ‘Ultra-Processed Food’ - a term coined in Brazil that has be