Megrim sole…or Cornish sole? Iakov Filimonov / shutterstock Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, Anglia Ruskin University British fishermen have decided to rename two of their biggest exports as they turn to local markets to overcome some Brexit-related difficulties with shipping products abroad. What used to be known as the megrim sole and spider […]

In light of recent developments on current food provision for Free School Meal pupils during Covid-19 school closure, a letter signed by Marcus Rashford MBE, Jamie Oliver, Dame Emma Thompson, Tom Kerridge, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and over 40 NGOs, Charities and Education Leaders has was sent yesterday to Prime Minister […]

Bon appétit. alex74/ Shutterstock Myriam Wilks-Heeg, University of Liverpool Fad diets certainly aren’t a 21st-century obsession. In fact, they were also a popular way for people throughout the 20th century to slim down and improve their health. Though much has changed since then – including what we know about dieting […]

From the Government: Offers for unhealthy foods like ‘buy one get one free’ and promotions in prominent locations in stores and online to be restricted from April 2022 Free refills of sugary soft drinks will also be prohibited in the eating-out sector Restrictions will apply to medium and large stores […]

Olesia Reshetnikova/Shutterstock Hazel Flight, Edge Hill University Even in these hard and strange times, Christmas will be celebrated and traditions upheld. And for many British households, Christmas dinner would not be complete without a Christmas pudding – traditionally served with brandy sauce, brandy butter or custard. The Christmas pudding originated […]

Affordability issues mean low-income households could eat more unhealthy amid COVID-19. Anna Levan/Shutterstock Tony Heron, University of York and Bob Doherty, University of York With just a few days until the end of the transition period, and with British freight hauliers temporarily banned from travelling to France, we still don’t […]

Marcus Rashford MBE and the Child Food Poverty Taskforce have launched a new website (www.endchildfoodpoverty.org) today, coinciding with the transmission of a new BBC documentary which has been following his campaigning efforts to tackle child food poverty. Marcus Rashford, England International Footballer said “Following the Government investment, it was important to […]

ARFID sufferers have an inherent fear of food and the act of eating. Photographee.eu/ Shutterstock Luise Marino, University of Winchester Most of us are picky about some foods – and that’s normal – but for some people, pickiness can be dysfunctional. A little-known eating disorder – called avoidant restrictive food […]

Krasula/Shutterstock Hazel Flight, Edge Hill University One of life’s true miracles, the humble egg is maybe one of the most versatile foodstuffs on the planet. It’s formed in 24 to 26 hours and hens can lay up to 250 eggs a year. The incredible egg is pure protein and there […]

Like many other people, I’m not a fan of Christmas goodies: heavy fruit cakes, puddings, and mince pies. Some years ago I came across this recipe from Sainsbury’s. Luckily, I wrote it down as I’ve never seen it since. I promise you it is festive but also tastes lovely. I […]