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Upper Crust?
What the bread we eat can tell us about ourselves.
The Art of Fermentation
We travel to Tennessee to meet Sandor Katz, a man fascinated by fermentation.
Finding a Food Champion
Meet the people changing what and how we eat.
Cow Candy
Let them eat cake? Why farmers feed their cows sweets.
The Maggot Masters
Could these squirming little creatures solve a global food problem?
A Fly Future?
Could maggots hold the key to satisfying the planet’s growing demand for meat?
Madhur Jaffrey: My Life in Five Dishes
The most unforgettable meals from an extraordinary life.
Competitive Eating: The 'Gurgitators'
Meet some of the world’s fastest eaters, and find out why they do it.
Competitive Eating: Chewing it Over
What happens to your body when you eat 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes?
Pony Tales
Why is horse meat taboo in some parts of the world, and should we eat more of it?
Contain Yourself!
How what we eat and drink can change depending on what it's served in.
The Boundless Ambition of Gum
Could Chewing gum save your life?
Antonio Carluccio: My life in five dishes
The 'Godfather of Italian cooking' in his final interview.
The 'Disneyland' of Food?
Can Italy claim back the authenticity of it's food with a giant shopping mall?
Where's my African Takeaway?
Why many African cuisines are yet to make it on the global stage.
I Won't Farm!
The average age of a farmer is 60. So where have all the young farmers gone and why?
How to Make a Farmer
Match-making websites, reality TV or smart tech - what would persuade you to be a farmer?
Food Chain: The Quiz 2017
Do you think you know about food? Think again.
Big Tech Wants Your Food Shop
What will this mean for food producers, and the quality and sustainability of your food?
The Comedy of Food
Is food getting funnier? Do modern diets make it a richer sauce of comedy?
In Search of Wine's 'Holy Grail'
The quest to curb rising alcohol levels in wine without losing flavour.
Gordon Ramsay: My life in five dishes
The world-famous chef tells us about his life through five dishes
I Can't Taste!
The devastating impact of taste disorders, and what they can teach us about our food
The Food Pilgrims
Tales from people who go the extra mile to get their food.
The Pig Problem
The battle to stop a deadly and contagious virus spreading through Europe's pig farms.
The New Animals
Who wants to put genetically engineered animals on your plate?
Eating Blockchain
Could blockchain disrupt the global food system?
Eat, Stay, Love
Three women who escaped war and conflict on how food helped them rebuild their lives
This Food Will Save Your Life*
Why are humans especially vulnerable to big promises about food?
Food Confidential
How the food industry keeps its trade secrets.
Do Not Feed the Animals
How food waste impacts wildlife and can bring animals into conflict with us