PinnedHow we can support those most affected by the transition to a plant-based future?Leaked documents reviewed by BBC found that Brazil and Argentina are calling for authors of a UN climate solutions report to de-emphasise the link between meat consumption and climate change. Although the countries making these submissions undeniably have their own political or economic agenda, their submissions still give us food…Climate Action6 min read
PinnedThe Sustainable Palm Oil ParadoxIs there really a sustainable way to source Palm Oil? The fact that Palm Oil cultivation causes significant harm to our environment and wildlife is widely known. Linked to deforestation, carbon emissions, loss of biodiversity and human rights abuses, the world’s most ‘in demand’ vegetable oil crop comes at a…Sustainability6 min read
Feb 16What exactly is Aquaculture?‘Aquaculture’ is a rather self-explanatory word — it refers to the culturing of aquatic species. Some believe that aquaculture is the solution to global wild fish decline, while others believe aquaculture exacerbates wild fish conservation. Are there preferred types of aquaculture? And why is aquaculture so controversial? Aquaculture involves the…Aquaculture6 min read
Feb 7Cachaça: A chance to protect Brazil’s BiodiversityThe satisfying crunch of ice blended with sugar, lime and Cachaça (ca-sha-sa) is perhaps why Caipirinhas (kai-puh-ri-na) have been surging in popularity as of late. The Brazilian Cocktail’s secret ingredient is Cachaça, Brazil’s answer to Mexico’s Tequila. The spirit is available in two forms, unaged ‘Silver’ and aged ‘Gold’. Cachaça’s…Biodiversity5 min read
Nov 18, 2021A luxury farmhouse stay at Kapuhala Sicily“In Latin, ‘agri’ means ‘the land’ and ‘cultura’ means care of plants. This is our Kapuhala philosophy. We care about our land, our plants and most importantly, the cultivation of young, brilliant minds, and our culture.” At the Southeast of the Province of Syracuse in Sicily lies the city of…Sustainable Travel4 min read
Nov 12, 2021How does agriculture affect climate change?In the previous article, I explored opportunities available to the livestock industry the world moves towards more planet friendly diets. Apart from reducing meat consumption, another significant way to mitigate food system related emissions is to change traditional agricultural production methods. Conventional farming methods are designed to maximise crop yields…Sustainable Development7 min read
Oct 18, 2021Why Milan is a global leader in Sustainable Food PolicyLast night, the first ever Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony took place in North London’s Alexandra Palace. The Earthshot Prize is a prestigious global environmental prize supported by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge through their charity ‘The Royal Foundation’. Inspired by President John F. …Sustainable Development5 min read
Oct 11, 2021Toxic Cashews: The darker side of the Cashew NutAs one of the world’s most popular nuts, demand for the Cashew nut has grown despite the advent of COVID 19. The cashew industry is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.23%, reaching a market size of USD 6.932 billion by 2025. Having always been one of the more…Sustainable Development6 min read
Sep 23, 2021How sustainable is your ice cream?The carbon footprint of the world’s favourite frozen treat During COVID, indulgence food sales have peaked, this includes the sale of ice cream. In the UK, an extra 54 million litres of ice cream were sold in 2020.There are many ice cream brands that have jumped on the sustainability bandwagon by offering plant-based options, sustainable packaging or by working…Sustainable Development7 min read
Dec 13, 2020On dealing with boredomIn James Clear’s ‘Atomic Habits’, he asks an elite coach what distinguishes the best athletes with everyone else. The coach answers, “At some point it comes down to who can handle the boredom of training every day, doing the same lifts over and over and over.” It never really struck…Self Improvement2 min read
