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Don't miss the upcoming Future of Food miniseries!

October 21, 2025 0:00:34 0.09 MB ( -0.1 MB less) Downloads: 0

What will we all be eating in 2050? How will it be produced? And how can our diets keep us healthier for longer? If these are questions you'd like answered, why not check out the upcoming Future of Food mini-series.

You'll discover how cutting-edge farming technology is helping us to produce food that's kinder to the environment, how overlooked foods such as algae and seaweed may soon become a common sight on our plates, and how new discoveries are uncovering the fascinating science of how our bodies all respond differently to the food we eat.

Tune in to the weekly four-part miniseries, starting Monday 3rd November.

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