Traditional markets, food circulation and supply, market transformation, and urban food ecologies.
While the topic of food security may seem academic on the surface, it is fundamentally linked to the daily dietary health and nutrition of every individual. I would like to begin by exploring the concept of food security, examining how this overarching term evolved and the various stages of its…
A note from Foodthink Our memories of our mothers always seem intertwined with food and care. Some may have been exceptional cooks, knowing every family member’s preferences and bringing comfort through delicious meals. Others may not have been skilled in the kitchen, yet they were often consumed by the endless…
In the UK news of 2022, alongside the death of the Queen, the accession of King Charles, skyrocketing heating and electricity bills, and the revolving door of Prime Ministers, there was also the “egg shortage” towards the end of the year. For several weeks between November and December, egg supplies…
When we talk about consumer rights, what are we actually talking about? International consumer movements typically approach rights from four perspectives: the right to safety, the right to information, the right to choose, and the right to be heard. Today, Foodthink will start with food consumption—something no one can live…
