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Every time I visit a farm, I am amazed by the amount of work that goes into growing food that we end up paying so little for in supermarkets

Our food system is not a car, but we act as if it is – if it breaks down, we can replace it with a more technologically advanced version.

At this incredibly difficult and uncertain time, the right to good food should be ensured for everyone.

We have set out how things currently look and developed scenarios for the UK’s fresh food in 2020 in light of Covid-19.

As a team we put our heads together and decided on how we could best utilise our resources to help our community during this difficult time.

The response of communities, civil society and citizens are giving us a glimpse of a more resilient and fairer food system

Creating regional food economies, feeding people fairly and regenerating nature with alchemy, a kitchen and a community.

At this time of year there is an abundance of citrus fruit in markets, which means that there is (sadly) a large amount going to waste.

A great soup to make after a Sunday roast using leftovers and things from your cupboard.

Since we began our community-led Gleaning project over a year ago, there are 21 Gleaning groups in England alone – will yours be next?

Alchemic Kitchen launches its Christmas collection of no-waste preserves

My first day on the team at Alchemic Kitchen was spent at Speke Hall’s orchard, picking the apples that ordinarily go unpicked.

A small quantity of sugar goes a long way in this cake recipe

A week in the life of Foodrise work experience: Ella Jarvis reflects on her time in the office.

Gleaning is an ancient tradition, but what is its future? Dan Woolley reflects on how far it has come, and what's coming next.

Our team in the North West know how to spend a rainy day. Follow the below steps for a great way to spend a wet weekend, with recipe cards!

By moving from being a food 'consumer' to a food 'citizen' we can reconnect with our food system.

Knowsley CVS gathers for a civil society get together, nourished by a breakfast created from surplus food.

Why food and the food supply chain needs to be addressed as a part of the solution for climate change.

Got surplus food and want to feed bellies not bins?