Sustainable Food

3 articles

Scientists in a futuristic lab examining preserved food, with global maps and energy diagrams in the background, highlighting advanced food preservation technology.

Techniques

Global Food Preservation Techniques and Their Impact

A new freezing technology could slash global energy consumption for frozen food storage by 6.

Siobhan O'Connell·August 6, 2026

A lively Italian piazza scene showcasing diverse artisanal foods and people, symbolizing the global reach and community fostered by the Slow Food movement.

The Table

The Slow Food Legacy: How Carlo Petrini Redefined Our Meals as Good, Clean, and Fair

Carlo Petrini's protest against the first McDonald's in Rome in 1986 sparked the global Slow Food movement, advocating for meals that are good, clean, and fair. This philosophy redefines our relationship with food, emphasizing pleasure, environmental health, and social justice over industrial speed and profit.

Ryo Hashimoto·June 6, 2026

A chef examining a burdock root at a Japanese market stall, highlighting the scarcity of traditional Japanese vegetables due to climate change.

Recipes

Navigating Japanese Vegetables: Scarcity and Substitutes

Last month, the wholesale price of gobo (burdock root), a foundational ingredient in many Japanese winter stews, surged by 40% in Tokyo's central markets, according to Nikkei Asia .

Aisha Abasi·May 25, 2026