A new report has found many crops are far less nutritious than they once were, so we need to eat more of them. Here is how to get your five portions of fruit and veg a day, easily and affordably – and potentially increase that...
Read MoreFrom wood pulp in ice-cream to peat in portobellos, science has transformed how we dine. Do you know exactly what’s lurking in the grub we eat?Microbial slime and a side helping of sand doesn’t sound like much of a meal, but a...
Read MoreYes, we all know blueberries and kale are good for us. But what about some of the other less well-marketed food heroes that have fallen out of favour?Think of a superfood. What comes to mind? Avocado? Turmeric? Quinoa? Many of...
Read MoreRed chicory leaves with blue cheese, honey and walnuts; a big jug of caramelised swede and honey soup; a turkey wellington with red wine gravy, cranberry relish and a hispi and sprout slaw; and a showstopping yule log to...
Read MoreWhether you want a mug, tealight holder or fidget spinners, all are available with a pumpkin theme. Festivals are dedicated to the orange fruit, and there are countless recipes to try. Why are they suddenly October’s...
Read MoreSweet sandwiches have been a big trend in shops this summer. Here is how to make your own, from strawberries and cream to apple pie paniniTesco’s recently introduced birthday cake sandwich – an unholy assemblage of jam, soft...
Read MoreFruit and floral flavours with marshmallowy meringue make for a sensational melt-in-the-mouth dessertInspired by Pierre Hermé’s iconic ispahan macarons, where rose, lychee and raspberry create an exquisite flavour combination,...
Read MoreExclusive: Workers in Portugal picking berries ending up on the shelves of Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Tesco allege exploitative conditionsPhotographs by Francesco Brembati for the GuardianFarm workers in Portugal appear...
Read MoreTraces of 122 different pesticides in 12 most polluted fruit and veg products, many with links to cancerAlmost all grapes and oranges contain a “cocktail of pesticides” according to research, which has singled out...
Read MoreA 20% shortfall in migrant workers relied on to pick fruit and vegetables is blamed on Brexit making the UK seem ‘xenophobic’ Farms have been hit with a shortage of the migrant workers that Britain relies on to bring in the...
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