Soil Association faces 'meat-free' backlash

Organic certification has sparked criticism after proposals that schools should have one meat-free day.

Wicked Leeks Ellis

Wicked Leeks' cartoonist with his take on sustainability, food politics, and anything in between.

How plant-based diets reduce disease

At what age should I start eating a healthy diet to reduce my risk of cancer? The answer may surprise you, writes gut health specialist Dr Alan Desmond.

Europe's sustainable cities

From Sweden’s climate ‘discos’ to food forests in the Netherlands - explore Europe's best sustainable food cities.

Guy's news...

Founder of Riverford Guy Singh-Watson writes a weekly column with news from the farm and more...

Veg on Fire

Smoking and barbequing veg is set to be the hottest trend of the year and offers an alternative to the ‘man versus meat’ stereotype, finds Anna Turns.

Meet the 22-year-old head chef

Lewis Glanvill talks to Nina Pullman as he takes over at Riverford's Field Kitchen restaurant.

UK declares climate emergency

The UK parliament has declared a climate emergency in a world first after weeks of pressure from activists.

Welcome to Wicked Leeks

Introducing the new online magazine for sustainable food and ethical business.

Sustainability: A luxury you can't afford

How can sustainable food ever become mainstream against a backdrop of austerity Britain?

Why asparagus is the perennial pay-off

Organic grower Clive Martin writes for Wicked Leeks as the English asparagus season kicks off.

Why should we reduce food waste?

The stats about how much food we waste are everywhere, but less talked about is how food waste that ends up on landfill emits methane and contributes to climate change.