Influential Women in Food and Agriculture

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in food agriculture and fisheries, who play a crucial role in feeding the world and sustaining food systems. According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), women represent 43 percent of the world’s agricultural labour force and 47 percent of the global […]

International Women’s Day – Women in Food and Agriculture

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in the food industry who are driving positive change through innovative plant-based companies. These women are not only revolutionizing the way we eat but also making significant strides in promoting sustainability, health, and social impact. Here are some of the inspiring female founders […]

Happy International Women’s Day 2024

‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’. Its time to invest in inclusion. Investing in women is not only crucial for achieving gender equality but also for accelerating progress in building prosperous economies and promoting a healthy planet. However, the UN says it is currently facing a significant challenge: a projected annual deficit of $360 billion in […]

Cuba’s children need milk

Cuba’s government for the first time is asking the UN’s food programme for help as food shortages on the Communist-run island worsen. The World Food Programme (WFP) said it had received an unprecedented official request from the Cuban government for help providing powdered milk to children under seven years of age. The government is reportedly […]

Cotton candy, also called buddi-ka-baal (old woman’s hair) in India

Some Indian states which think that cotton candy causes cancer have banned the sale of the pink, wispy, sugary-sweet treat. Last week, the southern state of Tamil Nadu implemented the ban after lab tests confirmed the presence of a cancer-causing substance, Rhodamine-B, in samples sent for testing. Earlier this month, the union territory of Puducherry banned the […]

Baijiu in China

The Lunar New Year in China is traditionally seen as a time for gathering with family and friends to eat and drink. And for hundreds of years, the drink of choice in China for these celebrations has been baijiu – a clear spirit made with fermented grains which packs a potent punch. Baijiu is also […]

Spicy cow tongue

Tender, buttery, spicy cow tongue is one of the dishes delighting diners at a high-end West African restaurant in central London. The thinly sliced meat is seasoned with suya, a traditional Hausa spice, grilled over firewood and served with a creamy bone marrow emulsion on a ceramic plate inspired by Nigeria’s late renowned potter Ladi […]

HOW TO MAKE GARIUM SMOOTHIE

We are committed to telling the unique African and Nigerian food story to a global audience. One of such is Ijebu Garri, the best soakable cassava cereal you can find in West African Nigeria. Let’s look at how to make a smoothie from this sour-tasting Nigerian South Western delicacy. Garium smoothie is a sweet combination […]

The story of Makoko fishing community

Makoko, a coastal fishing community in Lagos, Nigeria, was reportedly  established by fishermen in the 19th century. It is considered the world’s largest “floating slum”. There are conflicting figures about its population but it is home to about a million inhabitants living in poor and informal housing built on the Lagos Lagoon. The main economic activities are fishing, […]

Culinary Controversy and Battle Over Butter Chicken

In a culinary saga reminiscent of a spicy Bollywood drama, India’s iconic dish, butter chicken, has warmed itself into the heart of a heated legal battle between two revered restaurant chains. Moti Mahal, an institution in Delhi’s dining scene, has taken legal action against rival Daryaganj, alleging false claims of culinary innovation. The delectable dish, […]