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Reports: The Pear Essentials (Food Facts No. 3)

Despite increasing consumer interest in eating more fresh fruit, over half of the nation's pear orchards have been destroyed in the last thirty years. This reports show how the UK could be using fewer chemicals and growing more varieties of pears.
Food Facts | Monday 31 March 2003

Reports: Fowl Deeds (Food Facts No. 9)

A chicken meat industry in turmoil: high levels of bacterial contamination, poor welfare standards, poor hygiene standards, the continued use of growth-promoting antibiotics, and miniscule profit margins for the producers - chicken is simply too cheap. These are just some of the issues behind the secret world of the chicken industry, as outlined in this report. Maybe it is worth paying more for your chicken!
Food Facts | Sunday 31 August 2003

Reports: Taking the Pith (Food Facts No. 12)

A glass of orange juice can use up 1000 glasses of irrigation water, 22 glasses of processing water and 2 glasses of diesel. We need plenty of fruit in our diet but we don't need to destroy the environment in the process. The report also finds evidence of child labour in the orange picking industry in Brazil and Mexico and worrying levels of pesticide residues on crops. The alternatives, such as fairtrade and organic, are also analysed.
Food Facts | Monday 1 December 2003

News: NHS must prioritise healthier and sustainable food

Sustain press statement following lead story on BBC Radio 4's 'Today' programme (5 July, 2008), featuring Richard Parish, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for Public Health.
Good Food on the Public Plate | Friday 4 July 2008

Article: Food Hunt: how to make your own Sauerkraut and what to do with it

Chef Tom Hunt says that one way of preserving your autumn cabbage glut is an acquired taste that’s well worth acquiring.
London Food Link | Tuesday 6 February 2018

News: Cooking up a good food Christmas

Christmas is fast approaching and whether you're looking for a bit of inspiration for menu planning, are hosting your first vegetarian Christmas, or just want to give your skills a festive polish, there are some great classes out there.
Jellied Eel | Monday 19 November 2018

News: New rules on junk food ads for children - have your say

The Committee of Advertising Practice are consulting on new rules governing non-broadcast advertising of foods high in fat salt and sugar to children.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 9 October 2015

News: Could you make healthier food and drink?

Innovate UK has launched a competition to fund the development of healthier foods and drinks.
Sustain | Friday 9 October 2015

News: Force-Fed: First Food Foundation Report

A new report concludes it is too difficult for a typical British family to choose a healthy diet.
Sustain | Friday 22 January 2016

News: EU project to cut food waste by 30% by 2025

Refresh is a new EU project involving 26 partners from 12 European countries and China.
Sustain | Friday 2 October 2015

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