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Ellie Costigan is a freelance journalist and student of the Food Policy MSc at City University, London. 

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    The romance of regenerative flowers

    Ditch the airfreighted chemical-covered roses this Valentine’s Day and discover UK flower growers working in line with the seasons and prioritising biodiversity.

    By Ellie Costigan - 8th February 2022

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    Man versus machine

    What does a new peri urban community farm built on principles of biodiversity and people offer compared to a tech-based vertical farm? Ellie Costigan investigates.

    By Ellie Costigan - 1st July 2021

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    Brunch from Bahrain

    Black limes and Marmite are a bit of a contradiction but, in my world, they completely make sense, writes Noor Murad.

    By Noor Murad - 23rd May 2022

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    The magic of Mexico

    Founder of Wahaca Thomasina Miers on why Mexican cuisine and food culture has the power to transform our food system.

    By Jack Thompson - 20th May 2022

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    Burgers and boots: How lab-grown moved into fashion

    The leather industry produces toxic waste and is linked to deforestation - but where do the sustainable alternatives really lie?

    By Becky Blench - 20th May 2022

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    Thomasina Miers’ meat‐free Mexican recipes

    Impress friends and family with Mexican-inspired corn on the cob with chipotle butter, lime and feta and delicious twice-cooked beans.

    By Jack Thompson - 19th May 2022

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    Erratic alcoholics or green eaters of the future?

    Students care more about the impact of meat than veg and don’t really understand organic. But they're also health conscious and ready to learn, finds Anna Zuurmond in her own research study.

    By Anna Zuurmond - 19th May 2022

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    Jamie Oliver calls an Eton mess protest

    Oliver is calling for others to join him and take an Eton mess dessert to Number 10 to protest a U-turn to restrict junk food promotion that was designed to help people live healthier lives.

    By Nina Pullman - 19th May 2022

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