Hunger and food waste are the defining characteristics of our global food system, both of which are exacerbated by a climate changing planet. By 2050 there will be more than nine billion people to feed, in a hotter and less predictable world. Rather than be daunted by the scale of the problem, and to mark World Food Day, we present ten of the most exciting sustainable food solutions that promise us a tasty bite of…
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