Strawberries, cherries, blackberries and raspberries are all coming into season over the next few months. Valentina Jovanovski looks at how to make the most of the soft fruit glut
… Soft fruit special: how to make the most of the … looks at how to make the most of the soft fruit glut Ripe, fresh and plentiful, the abundance of soft fruit is one of the best things about summer. …
Adam Leith Gollner's new book is a journey of discovery through the science, history, art and politics of fruit
… The Fruit Hunters by Adam Leith Gollner Miriam … August 2009 Reviews Reviews Food And Drink Fruit Organic fruit-hunters.jpg Adam Leith Gollner's new …
Is orange juice as healthy and natural as it claims to be? Can it ever be 'eco'? Pat Thomas reports
… better sources of vitamin C such as fresh fruits and vegetables, orange juice may well … and antioxidants. Even so, the UK market for fruit juices and health drinks (i.e. … was worth an estimated £2.92bn in 2007, and fruit juices accounted for around half of …
What does Coca Cola’s 58 per cent share in one of the UK’s most distinctive and ethical brands mean for the future of the company? If you believe Innocent Drinks founder, Richard Reed, nothing but good. Peter Salisbury went to find out more
… on luxury items; among them, Innocent’s pure fruit smoothies. The company returned an … moment that we aren’t a business, we are a fruit distribution charity,’ says Richard … the meeting room of Innocent’s headquarters, Fruit Towers - in reality a slightly prosaic …
Offering the ultimate in locally produced food, Britain's farm shops are a culinary national treasure
… for four generations. Along with meat, fruit and vegetables, Newlyns also has an … business that began as one man selling fruit and vegetables out of a small hut at the … reared on the premises along with seasonal fruit and vegetables and fish sourced from …
Since 2018 almost 1000 hectares of land around lake Bolsena, Italy, has been appropriated by the chemically-grown hazelnuts industry.
… plentiful and diverse: vegetables and fruit, olive oil, grains and pulses, wines, … local communities. The hazelnut is a ‘poor’ fruit which brings no benefits to an area - … Pests These new plants take five years to fruit, during which time they qualify for an …
Lava flows tell 600-year story of biodiversity loss on tropical island.
… forests were dominated by large fleshy-fruited plant species, usually big trees. … settlement in the seventeenth century, when fruit eating animals (frugivores) like giant … tropical forests because they swallow large fruits and deposit the seeds far away from the …
Advanced molecular genetic techniques are allowing scientists to breed disease resistance from wild grape varieties into susceptible domestic cultivars used for making wine, writes Andrew Walker. And it's all being done by conventional plant breeding accelerated by the use of DNA markers - with not a GMO in sight!
… mutations don't provide the range of fruit and wine quality needed to maintain … 20 usual suspects that would provide better fruit quality under warmer or colder … desirable traits. The disase-resistance and fruit quality genes all sort independently in …
Christine McFadden's new book is a timely celebration of British farm shops
… salad, served in the local pub. Managing fruit and vegetable gluts are challenging - … on which are the most tasty varieties of fruit and vegetables (experience gained … They remain one of our few truly seasonal fruits, enjoying their heyday in the early …
If the festive season has left you a pound or two overweight, a detox could be just what you need. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way
… Living istock_000010343670xsmallcrop.jpg Fruit and veg: the lighter choice If the … puddings with plenty of organic fresh fruit and vegetables, lean chicken and fish, … stodgy Yuletide treats. Raw vegetables and fruit are a great source of enzymes, which are …
For decades Israel has been driving Palestinian farmers off their land by imposing restrictions on agriculture, writes JONATHAN COOK. But one company, Canaan Fair Trade, has found an innovative way to resist peacefully, increasing resilience and prosperity in rural West Bank communities, and forging international alliances in the global movement for good food and farming.
… of the summer drought from the leaves and fruit in late October or early November, … the grey-green foliage to pick the abundant fruit. The distinctive, gentle patter of an … dry summer, even if the yield and size of the fruit are greatly reduced. But the laws of …
Whether you’re looking for seasonal veg or slaughter-free milk, Britain’s box schemes make avoiding the supermarket a cinch
… size. Riverford Organics Offering a choice of fruit, veg, fruit and veg or meat boxes in a range of … to realise their farming dreams as selling fruit and veg; by buying from Growing …
In an extract from his new book, The Power of Self-Healing, Dr Fabrizio Mancini explains why sugar and food additives - from aspartame to trans fats - could have a severely detrimental effect on your health
… We’re enjoying more lean meat, vegetables and fruits - and trying to cut back on fattening … (such as beta-carotene and lycopene) from fruits and vegetables. Potassium bromate … Artificial colouring Sources: Cake icing, fruit roll-ups, chewing gum Health …
Taking into account the limited space available to the urban gardener, Clift and Cuthbert have produced a tome that’s perfect for the inner city horticulturalist, says Andy McKee
… evidence of the major health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption, physical … authors have concentrated on a selection of fruit, vegetables and herbs that are simple to … includes low-income families. Growing fruit and vegetables is a big subject, and …
One of the most useful eating guides around, website Eat the Seasons includes everything you’ve ever wanted to know about eating seasonally and more
… and ‘In Season’ and subdivided again into fruit, vegetables, fish, fungi and meat, … a range of illnesses GREEN LIVING Strange fruit: 8 tempting ideas from the orchard to …
Want to give up sugar while still indulging your sweet tooth? Mark Briggs rounds up 10 natural alternatives
… of bacteria. It is found naturally in fibrous fruits and vegetables, corn cobs, and some … as the name would suggest, dried dates; the fruit is dehydrated, then ground to produce … Sugar, £7.20 at Baldwins, www.baldwins.co.uk Fruit juice Fruit is a great source of natural …
Beetroot, apples and carrots are all part of October’s culinary repertoire. Top chef, Theresa Webb of the Kitchen Buddy Culinary School picks her favourites
… descends, the last batch of summer ripened fruit and vegetables are finally ready to be … potassium. Both, say Webb, combine well with fruit and vegetables. Apples They say one a … mass of vitamin C is only the start of this fruit’s nutritional value. Apple skins also …
Simple changes to how our parks, public spaces and roadsides are managed could give pollinators a brighter future.
… fertilised and can go on to develop the fruits and seeds that we like to eat. Without … give flowers time to be pollinated, produce fruit and then set their seeds in the soil , … year. Cutting earlier prevents flowers from fruiting and setting seed. Local campaigns …
Spices don't simply add flavour to your food - they also aid digestion, protect against bacteria and prevent a range of illnesses
… give a surprisingly tangy lift to an everyday fruit salad. It can also be infused in milk to … as it is in sweet dishes, such as stewed fruits and pies. It’s lovely mixed with sugar … black, white and pink, and are actually a fruit. Pepper aids digestion and stimulates …
If the festive season has left you a pound or two overweight, a detox could be just what you need. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way
… puddings with plenty of organic fresh fruit and vegetables, lean chicken and fish, … stodgy Yuletide treats. Raw vegetables and fruit are a great source of enzymes, which are … provides nutritional benefits too. Try fresh fruits such as pomegranate, blueberries and …
Artichokes, squash and Padrón peppers are all on the menu in September, says Henry Gass
… end of harvest and is a bountiful time for fruit and vegetable fans. With summer’s last … but just as spectacular is September’s wild fruit and nut free-for-all, with blackberries, …
From local specialities to homemade treats, shopping at Britain’s farmers’ markets is a great way to get stuck into premium produce and support local farmers. Jeff Holman rounds up some of the best
… Top pick: The Days Cottage stall offers great fruit juices made from local apples, pears, … go to help the struggling Gloucestershire fruit industry, which has seen 50 percent of … the Welsh Bakery, whose pancakes and fresh fruit make up what is quite possibly the …
Some like it hot, others like it... raw. A vegan diet based on uncooked plant food is good for the planet - but is it right for everyone?
… to make up the bulk of her diet, along with fruit, sprouts and soaked nuts. Amazingly, she … In it, he advocates a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, sprouted seeds and grains, … says raw diets includes a lot of fibre, fruit and vegetables. Interestingly, she says …
From animal welfare concerns to pesticide-hungry cereals, eating breakfast isn’t always planet-friendly. Sella Oneko explains why
… is jam, which can be made using foraged fruit as well as produce you’ve grown or … plenty of tips on getting the most from your fruit. READ MORE... GREEN LIVING Behind the … more cheerful than this ubiquitous breakfast fruit? But if you’re not buying them Fairtrade …