For more than 50 years, intensively reared animals have been the main source of protein for consumers worldwide, and a major ingredient for multi-billion-dollar brands like Burger King, McDonald’s and KFC. However, the success of today’s dominant industrialised system of livestock and fish production has come at a cost. The industry is a key driver of antibiotic resistance and is the world’s largest user of freshwater resources. It is also the primary cause of deforestation,

As we say so long to 2018—and all the food trends that came with it—we're sharing 19 new ones you should watch out for. (c) GETTY IMAGES / SOM SLEEP Let's all say a collective Thank u, next! to 2018 and all the tired food trends we're ushering out come December 31. Goodbye forever, unicorn foods. So long for eternity, unrealistic smoothie bowls. Meat-flavored chips, we'll see you when we see you. The new year is upon us and so are 19 new culinary crazes that we're, well, SO F

SAN FRANCISICO, Calif. — The global food system is getting its moment in the spotlight at the Global Climate Action Summit, with several funding announcements signaling a new focus on an industry that accounts for about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. This comes amidst a debate about the future of meat and how to meet growing demand — consumption of meat and dairy is expected to increase 60-70 percent in the next three decades — while also meeting the climate targ

Biodegradable plastics have been around for a long time, but have so far only been of limited use for food. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research in Würzburg (Germany) want to change this with a new class of materials. Four questions to Sabine Amberg-Schwab, chemist and head of the Barrier and Multifunctional Coatings Department. What is missing from biodegradable plastics so far to be used for food packaging? Amberg-Schwab: Biopolymers do not provide